Tragic Death of New Jersey Student with Special Needs Leads to Manslaughter Charges for Bus Monitor

A 6-year-old girl with special needs died in New Jersey after her wheelchair harness constricted her breathing during a school bus ride. The bus monitor, who was using her cellphone with headphones in both ears, failed to properly secure the child and is now facing charges of manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. The child slumped in her seat due to bumps in the road, causing the harness to tighten around her neck and block her airway. The bus monitor has been arrested and is awaiting a detention hearing.