"Alleged Repeated Rape on Boston School Bus Sparks Lawsuit and Trauma"

The family of a 9-year-old girl has filed a lawsuit against Boston Public Schools, the City of Boston, Match Charter School, and a Transdev bus driver and monitor, alleging that they failed to protect the child from repeated sexual assault and rape by another student on a school bus. The lawsuit claims that the assaults occurred over a seven-month period and took place just feet away from the bus monitor and driver. The family's attorneys argue that the school and bus company failed to follow their policies, resulting in the child's assault. The lawsuit also alleges that video footage of the incidents was lost or destroyed. The girl's family is seeking accountability and a trial by jury. Boston Public Schools stated that their ability to take action is limited when it comes to students who do not attend their schools but use their buses.