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

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN

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.

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Tragic Death of 6-Year-Old on School Bus Leads to Manslaughter Charges for Bus Monitor

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

A 6-year-old disabled girl suffocated on her school bus while the bus monitor, Amanda Davila, was distracted by her cellphone and earbuds. The girl, who was unable to speak, slid down in her wheelchair, and the strap meant to secure her ended up tight against her throat. Davila has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. The girl's mother, still grappling with the tragedy, is calling for stricter vetting of transportation companies and protocols to ensure the safety of special needs children.

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