The Democrat Judge Responsible for Iryna Zarutska’s Murder in Charlotte NC
The decision to release the black man who subsequently murdered Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, NC train reportedly came from magistrate Teresa Stokes, who was appointed in 2023 by Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Chinn-Gary. The latter describes herself as a “Racial Equity Organizer“ and “Diversity & Inclusion Consultant.“
Republican lawmakers have publicly demanded Judge Stokes’ removal, citing the January release of Brown. Stokes has since come under national scrutiny over her qualifications.

A magistrate in North Carolina is not required to have a law degree, and Judge Stokes is not a member of the State Bar. In fact, she built her resume not inside a courtroom but in working with community mental health services and recovery programs. She co-owns a sober sports bar.
Mecklenburg County’s courts have long faced complaints of political patronage and opaque appointments. Magistrates are not elected, rarely face public scrutiny, and are approved by the superior court judge for the district – in this case a woman named Carla Archie, herself celebrated for her work with the Urban League and other DEI causes. She was once head of the North Carolina Education Lottery’s supplier diversity program and co-chair of the diversity and inclusion committee in the legal department at Wells Fargo.
source: https://www.rt.com/news/624606-america-wont-be-the-same/
