Woman arrested following attack on Asian-American pregnant woman in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The woman accused of verbally and physically attacking a pregnant Asian-American mother last month has been arrested.

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office says Delores Marte is now facing a litany of charges in connection to the assault at 13th and Walnut streets.

• 'She punched me on my face': Asian-American pregnant mother attacked in Philadelphia

Though Jing Chen did not want to show her face, fearing retaliation, she told Action News Marta sprayed water at her and her 12-year-old daughter. She then punched Chen in the face, she said.



Chen, who is nearly 9-months pregnant, said Marta shouted racial slurs at her when she asked why she was attacked.

For that reason, the Asian-American community is calling on the DA to charge Marta with ethnic intimidation, in addition to assault.