Updated: Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008, 11:06 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008, 10:55 AM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A North Collins school bus driver and a bus aide are facing
criminal charges.
Both men are accused of failing to protect a student from
three bullies.
Investigators said bus surveillance video shows the bullies
pushing, slapping and verbally harassing a 13-year-old boy. State
Police did not release the video but said it's disturbing.
"As a guardian on that bus, they failed to stop and protect
this child," said State Police Spokesperson and Trooper Rebecca
Gibbons.
The bus driver and the aide are suspended and charged with
child endangerment. The three students have been discplined. One of
them is charged with harrassment.
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