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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 30, 2023

August 2023: SBF Incident and Crime Report Roundup

A roundup of recent incidents and crimes involving school buses, including: Michigan school bus driver charged in sexual assault case, former Texas school bus aide arrested after alleged attack, student discharges gun on Texas school bus, and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2023

Former Maryland School Transportation Director Pleads Guilty to Misconduct Charge

Todd Watkins, who once made a name for himself leading the charge in converting the Montgomery County Public Schools bus fleet to electric vehicles, entered the plea to a misdemeanor with a penalty range from probation to six months in jail.

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NewsMarch 23, 2023

School Bus Company at Center of Scandal Awarded New Contracts

Criminal charges are pending against American Star Transportation's owners. A manager for the company also just pleaded guilty to using unqualified drivers and operating unsafe vehicles.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 26, 2022

Investigators: New Jersey Bus Company Operators Duped School Districts

Brothers Shelim and Jwel Khalique of American Star Transportation LLC are accused of employing unqualified drivers and deceiving school districts to win contracts.

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Newsby Wes PlattJuly 13, 2022

Rebate Applicants Given Tools to Fight Fraud

During a Clean School Bus Program webinar, investigators shared warning signs of fraud and gave tips to mitigate risks.

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Newsby Wes PlattSeptember 7, 2021

New Jersey School Bus Company Owners Indicted

Ahmed Mahgoub and his wife, Faiza Ibrahim, of F&A Transportation, are charged with conspiracy and records tampering connected to $3.5 million in school transportation contracts.

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