A former school bus driver has been sentenced to twelve years in prison for rape and sexual assault committed against young disabled people he transported. The charges involve several minor and vulnerable victims, placed under the man's care during their daily journeys. The court emphasized the particular gravity of the acts committed due to the breach of trust and the vulnerability of the targeted children.
A trial marked by the emotion of the families
During the trial, the plaintiffs denounced the betrayal of a protective mission. Mathias Darmon, the lawyer for one of the victims, emphasized the tragic paradox of the case: "These children simply needed protection, and the opposite happened." The victims' families expressed their anger at these repeated assaults, committed within a framework meant to guarantee the safety of the most vulnerable. The accused abused his position and the trust placed in him to commit his crimes with impunity.
This conviction punishes years of assaults committed with complete impunity. The twelve-year sentence reflects the court's desire to emphasize the exceptional gravity of these acts. Beyond the criminal penalty, this case highlights shortcomings in the oversight of professionals in daily contact with vulnerable populations. Child protection organizations have long been calling for stricter controls in specialized school transportation.
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