School bus aide charged with abusing a child with special needs
A school bus aide in Port St. Lucie is accused of abusing a girl with special needs inside a bus.
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A school bus aide in Port St. Lucie is accused of abusing a girl with special needs inside a bus.
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A school bus driver is facing several charges, including child abuse and child neglect after being accused of assaulting a 6-year-old boy and allowing others to bully him, Miami police say.
A school bus driver is accused of assaulting a 6-year-old boy and allowing other children to bully him.
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