CHARLOTTE, NC — A government spotlight shined on Charlotte Monday. Lawmakers spent several hours hearing passionate pleas from family members of violent crime victims.

“It doesn’t have to be this way. Bad leaders let this happen, weak leaders,” said New Jersey congressman, Jeff Van Drew.

Strong words during the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight hearing. Both from politicians and families of violent crime victims.

“Bang! Dead. Gone. Why? Because Alexander Devonte Dickey, who was arrested 39 g****** times, 25 felonies, was on the street,” said Stephen Federico.

Federico, a Waxhaw resident, is the father of Logan Federico. She was killed during a home invasion in Columbia, SC. Alexander Dickey, a repeat convicted offender, is charged with her murder.

The murder of Iryna Zarutska

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