Overview

• Federal prosecutors charged Decarlos Brown Jr. with causing death on a mass transportation system, saying the case is eligible for the death penalty, while he also faces a state first‑degree murder charge.
• Brown’s mother and sister say he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and refused medication; in recordings obtained by ABC News, he claimed a “material” in his body controlled his actions.
• Court records show Brown’s lengthy criminal history and a January release on a cashless written promise to appear, a decision now under heavy criticism from officials and commentators.
• Security video shows 23‑year‑old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska stabbed on the Lynx Blue Line while commuting home from work, with some bystanders later filming the aftermath on the train.
• Zarutska’s family and boyfriend issued statements of grief and called for a review of rail security protocols, as pretrial proceedings continue with the next court date set for Sept. 19.