An April incident on a Georgia school bus in which a 7-year-old child was attacked led to the arrest of the bus driver and charges against seven children.
According to a post on Facebook, the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office was informed on April 23 about an attack on a school bus that took place on April 18.
“During this investigation it was determined that 7 students (ages 5-14) initiated a physical attack on a 7 year old student during the morning bus route to the Mattie Lively Elementary School,” the post said.
“After reviewing the video footage from the bus camera, the 7 students were identified and charged with BATTERY. The information regarding the arrests of these juveniles will be forwarded to the Department of Juvenile Justice for further court proceedings,” the post said.
“Furthermore, during the investigation a determination was made that the bus driver, JOEY EDWIN JACKSON (70 years of age) has been charged with Cruelty to Children 2nd degree, and Failure to Report child abuse,” the post said.
The post said the Bulloch County Board of Education said Jackson no longer works for the school board.
“Five-year-olds know right from wrong,” Captain Todd Hutchens with the