Victim of brutal Philadelphia elementary school attack says it could have been prevented

Motion Information sat down with 13-year-old Maria Klara Lemos of Ferrell Elementary College alongside her heartbroken mom.

“I did black out. Every little thing was black,” stated Lemos.

Video of the assault surfaced on social media.

The attacker, a feminine pupil, repeatedly punched and stomped her.

Somebody tried to restrain the aggressor however to no avail.

A male college worker was finally in a position to pull the teenager off.

However based on the sufferer, it might have been prevented by college staff.

Lemos says she had been bullied by the attacker and others since almost the start of the 12 months.

“They began to threaten me in February,” stated Lemos. “I’ve talked to my counselor proper from the start.”

Her mom, who speaks Portuguese, additionally confirmed messages she says she despatched to a faculty translator again in April asking for assist.

However nothing was achieved.

Lemos says her mom additionally went to the varsity in particular person a number of occasions, nevertheless it did not assist.

“I do not really feel secure at college,” Lemos stated.

On Friday, a spokesperson with the College District of Philadelphia claimed no prior stories have been filed claiming bullying in opposition to the sufferer.

However Lemos and her mom say that is not true.

“They are saying they will take precautions. They’re going to do that or do this, however they do not do something,” stated Lemos.

Lemos plans on ending out the 12 months just about. She has no need to return to high school after what occurred.

As of Friday, Philadelphia police are investigating this as an assault, however nobody has been charged.