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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Erik Verduzco and Allen G. Breed

Honduran man is held without bond in North Carolina train stabbing that drew comments from Trump

Train Stabbing Charlotte - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A North Carolina judge on Monday ordered a Honduran man to be held without bond in a non-fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train that drew comments from President Donald Trump pointing out the suspect is in the country illegally.

Oscar Solarzano, 33, wearing an orange jumpsuit and appearing via video link, listened impassively as a translator read charges of attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and others. Mecklenburg County District Judge Keith Smith scheduled his next hearing for Dec. 30.

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