The man accused of killing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska has appeared in court, sparking heated debate over whether justice will finally be served.
During the hearing, the defendant appeared to complain and whine as the charges were read, behavior that left many in the courtroom unsettled. Family members of Zarutska, who was brutally attacked on a light rail train, looked on with pain and frustration as the trial unfolded.
Prosecutors detailed the evidence, including surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts, while the defense tried to cast doubt on his state of mind. The judge made it clear that the trial would focus on accountability, not excuses.
Public reaction has been fierce, with many following the case closely and calling for the harshest punishment. Social media users have flooded comment sections, demanding that the system not fail Zarutska a second time.
For her loved ones, the trial is not just about one man’s fate, but about ensuring that Iryna’s life — cut tragically short — is honored with real justice.
