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Brett kicks off the program by talking about the federal charges brought against the light-rail stabbing suspect and the growing public anger surrounding safety on Charlotte’s transit system. He notes that U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson is announcing charges in real time, underscoring how the attacker—a Honduran national who should not have been on the train—has become a flashpoint for broader concerns about crime and accountability.

Brett highlights how U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson’s rapid announcement of federal charges signals just how badly the system failed, allowing a Honduran national—who shouldn’t have been here or on the train—to inflict a near-fatal attack. With yet another assault reported on the light rail this week, Brett says people no longer believe local leaders understand the fear regular riders live with. He ties Charlotte’s situation to what he calls a national pattern of weak enforcement, unserious politicians, and communities stuck paying the price. For Brett, this isn’t a transit story anymore—it’s a public safety warning.

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