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In Des Moines Iowa – Nicole Poole Franklin admitted to the police that she targeted a 14 year old girl and hit her while driving a SUV because she “is Mexican” according to court documents.
Franklin also admitted to smoking methamphetamine hours before targeting the child.
Franklin faces attempted murder charge and a host of other charges, the incident stemmed from a racially charged incident that occurred. Many leaders in the community are calling for Franklin to be charged with a hate crime because of the admission for targeting the child.
West Des Moines Community Schools Superintendent Lisa Remy released a statement that counselors, teachers and administrators are on hand to support all students today and in the months to come. The victim returned to school a week after the incident.
Franklin was arrested in 2018, charged with harassment and domestic abuse assault after biting and hitting her boyfriend picking up a butcher knife and threatening to kill him.
We will stay updated on this case.
