Amanda Davila, a bus driver in New Jersey, was found guilty of endangering the welfare of a child in the death of 6-year-old Farj Williams. Williams died in July 2023 after being strangled by her safety harness while on the bus. Davila was found not guilty of aggravated and reckless manslaughter. The defense argued that Williams was improperly buckled into her wheelchair by a family member, but prosecutors say Davila was distracted by her phone and failed to check on Williams.
Monday, January 13, 2025 11:43PMSOMERVILLE, New Jersey --Prosecutors charged Amanda Davila in the death of Farj Williams, a student with special needs, after the 6-year-old was strangled by her safety harness in July 2023.
The defense had argued that a family member of Williams improperly buckled her into her wheelchair that day. Davila told jurors she should have checked on Williams and didn't follow training procedures, but doesn't deserve the punishment she may face.
SPECIAL NEEDS DEATH BUS DRIVER TRIAL LEGAL
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