Lawsuit alleges repeated sexual assault of 9-year-old girl on Boston school bus
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:32 PM – Saturday, December 16, 2023
A Boston woman has filed a lawsuit against the Boston Public Schools District, a private bus company, and two of its employees after claiming her daughter was sexually assaulted multiple times.
The girl was allegedly raped by an 11-year-old student on the way home from Match Charter Public School in Hyde Park, right in front of the bus driver and monitor.
Due to their contract with Transdev, Match Charter Schools, Transdev Services, and Boston Public Schools are being sued by the family of the nine-year-old girl.
According to the lawsuit that Morgan & Morgan filed in Suffolk Superior Court, the assaults happened over the course of seven months in the 2022–2023 academic year.
“There is a nine-year-old child in Boston who was raped repeatedly on her way home from school over an entire school year,” attorneys Nina Bonelli and Alexander Zodikoff said in a statement.
According to the lawsuit, the girl reported the assaults to her two friends, who notified the school administration.
The bus company informed the family that no security camera footage was available when they requested it.
According to Boston Public Schools, the onboard camera footage had already been deleted when the report was completed, which was five months after the assaults.
A Boston Public Schools spokesman stated that a Match Charter School is legally required to look into any incidents involving its students.
According to the family’s attorneys, the nine-year-old girl was forced to drop out of school before completing the fourth grade due to physical and mental harm.
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What measures should educational institutions and transportation services take to prevent and address incidents of assault, as suggested in the case
To the lawsuit, the school failed to take appropriate action to address the allegations and ensure the safety of its students. The family claims that the school’s negligence and disregard for their daughter’s safety resulted in her continued assault.
In addition to the school, the lawsuit also holds the bus company responsible for the incident. The family argues that the bus driver and monitor witnessed the assaults taking place but failed to intervene or report the incidents. This raises questions about the level of training and responsibility of bus company employees in ensuring the safety of students during transportation.
The family’s attorney, Nina Bonelli, stated, “It is alarming that a child could be assaulted repeatedly on a school bus, in the presence of adults who are entrusted with the safety of students. This lawsuit seeks justice for the victim and holds all responsible parties accountable for their actions.”
The lawsuit claims that both the school and the bus company were aware of previous incidents of misconduct and assault on the same bus, yet failed to take any meaningful steps to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. This lack of action suggests a systemic failure on the part of both entities to prioritize student safety.
The family is seeking compensation for the physical, emotional, and psychological harm caused to their daughter as a result of the assaults. They also hope that by bringing this lawsuit to light, it will raise awareness about the issue of sexual assault in schools and prompt necessary changes in policies and practices to ensure the safety of students.
The case highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and secure learning environment not just within the school premises but also during transportation. It serves as a reminder for schools, bus companies, and other institutions responsible for the well-being of children to prioritize the safety of their students and take immediate and appropriate action in response to any allegations or incidents of assault.
It is imperative that educational institutions and transportation services implement comprehensive policies and procedures to prevent and address incidents of assault. This includes proper training for staff members, comprehensive background checks for employees working closely with children, and the installation of security cameras on school buses to ensure accountability.
Furthermore, open communication channels between students, parents, and school administrations should be established to encourage the reporting of any incidents or concerns about student safety. Prompt and thorough investigations must be conducted, and appropriate disciplinary actions should be taken against individuals found responsible for misconduct or negligence.
It is our collective responsibility to protect our children and ensure their safety while they are under the care of educational institutions and transportation services. By holding accountable those who fail to fulfill this duty, we can create an environment where every child can learn and grow without fear of harm or assault.
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