MCHENRY COUNTY BUS DRIVER GUILTY OF RECKLESS CONDUCT
A judge in Huntley, IL has found school bus driver, Julieta Clinton, guilty of reckless conduct and child endangerment after she intentionally slammed on the brakes to throw children from their seats. Ms. Clinton entered a plea deal in which she did not admit guilt. She could face up to a year in prison when she is sentenced on April 3, 2009.
McHenry County prosecutors say Clinton was driving 54 youngsters, ranging in age from 5 to 10, to school last April when she became frustrated with their alleged unruly behavior and braked hard twice. One youngster was treated at a hospital and 18 others were treated at the scene.
Parents place their trust in the bus drivers and companies when the send their children off to school on the bus. If your child has been injured on a school bus, please contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll.
