According to CBS News, 42-year-old Elizabeth Wolf is being tried under the charge of “attempted murder” and “intentionally injuring a child under the age of 15”, as well as a “hate crime”. Wolf, whose case is being heard in Tarran County District Court, was found guilty by the jury.
In the statement made by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), it was stated that the family of the victim child was satisfied with the jury’s decision. In the statement, “The family is happy and hopeful that justice has been served. We hope that the highest level of punishment will be given.”It was said.
Salman Bhojani, one of the representatives of the Texas State Assembly, stated that they will continue to fight against hate crimes and said: “I am pleased that the jury found Wolf guilty of his actions.”he said
The incident occurred on May 19. A mother of Palestinian origin entered the pool of the complex where they lived with her children aged 3 and 6. After asking the headscarved mother where they were from, Wolf entered the pool and started making racist remarks and attacking the children
- The 6-year-old boy managed to escape from Wolf’s grasp.
- While the mother immediately jumped into the pool, she pushed the 3-year-old girl, who was on the other side of Wolf, under the water.
- An African American who was at the scene saved the mother and the 3-year-old child.
Wolf was taken into custody on attempted murder charges and his bail was set at $1 million.
