Jamal Franklin is a minor character in the Power Universe, serving as a recurring character in Power Book IV: Force.
History[]
During Dead Reckoning, Jamal approaches Tyrone Reeves Diamond's parole's officer and relayed to him that Diamond's influence on his son got him killed. He then revealed to the man that he's being played, as Diamond still runs with CBI. This unknowingly set the parole officer to be killed, once Diamond refused to go back to prison.
In No Loose Ends, Diamond discovered Jamal played a role in getting his PO on his trail and sought revenge. He had his brother Jenard Sampson kidnap him and brought to him. Jamal was defiant and blamed his son's fate on Diamond, as Jenard threatened him but Diamond stopped him and deflected blame on Jamal's abuse. Getting enraged by his carelessness, Diamond responded by drowning the now scared and pleading Jamal, while berating him for his pathetic nature until killing him. This scene left Jenard speechless at his brother's ruthless behavior.