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Willie Franklin Back in Court for Bank Heist | Peoria News
Willie Franklin, a repeat bank robber with two prior federal convictions, is back in court facing fresh charges for a brazen June heist in Washington — this time potentially carrying a 25-year sentence. Alongside co-defendant Marcellus Ward, Franklin allegedly used a gun and zip-ties to rob a bank vault, and prosecutors are aggressively seeking to revoke his supervised release from past crimes. His lawyer is requesting delays to prepare, and while trial is set for August 17, it may be pushed back. With a clear pattern of flight and crime, Franklin’s case is heating up — and the stakes…
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