A school bus driver from Long Island has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, per the NY Post. The assaults are said to have occurred multiple times this year, both at the driver’s apartment in Queens and on the school bus.
The accused, Giovanny Campos, 50, pleaded not guilty to charges including kidnapping, rape, criminal sex acts, and reckless endangerment. The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the assaults took place from January to July. Campos was arrested by the Nassau County Police Special Victims Squad on September 28 at his residence.
“The defendant raped the child multiple times, including in a parking lot while still on the bus. The defendant also transported the teenager to his apartment in Jamaica, Queens, to engage in sexual acts with her,”
officials said.
According to officials, Giovanny Guzman worked for the Cheese Bus Co., which is based in Jamaica. In a statement to News 12 Long Island, Ezra Law, the legal firm representing the company, confirmed that Campos is no longer employed by Cheese Bus, Inc.
“The instant our office was made aware of the District Attorney’s allegations, we removed the individual in question from all bus routes and from any contact with our passengers as we are committed to maintaining safety and security within our community,”
it said.
“The individual was suspended indefinitely and terminated shortly thereafter,”
the statement added.
Campos could potentially face a 25-year prison sentence if convicted. His bail has been set at $150,000 in cash, $300,000 in bond, and a partially secured bond of $1.25 million. He is scheduled to appear in court again on December 12th.
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