Long Island school bus driver allegedly raped, kidnapped 15-year-old girl multiple times over 6 months

A bus driver in Long Island has been indicted after allegedly kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old student on several occasions this year. The man apparently sexually abused the teen at his home and on the bus.

Giovanny Campos, 50, pleaded not guilty to third-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, and two counts of third-degree criminal sex and reckless endangerment, according to a press release by the Nassau County District Attorney's Office.

Bail was set for Campos at $150,000 cash, $300,000 bond, and a $1.25 million partially secured bond. Campos is due back in court on December 12, and he could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison if he is found guilty of the charges.

“School bus drivers are trusted to transport and protect our children, but this defendant allegedly preyed on a teenage student and sexually abused her both on his bus and at his apartment in Queens,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said. “This office is committed to prosecuting predators who prey on vulnerable children.”

Donnelly stated that Campos, who was known to the victim as Giovanny Guzman, found employment as a school bus driver with the Cheese Bus Company. His duties were to transport students from Central High School to North High School in Valley Stream.

Campos allegedly picked up the student several times between January and July 2023 while driving his route. He allegedly raped the child multiple times, including once in a parking lot while on the bus. He has also been accused of taking the victim back to his apartment in Jamaica, Queens, where he engaged in sexual acts with her.

After the authorities were contacted about the situation, Campos was arrested by Nassau County Police Special Victims Squad at his home on September 28, according to the report.

The legal firm representing the company in the lawsuit, Ezra Law, issued a statement stating 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."

"The individual was suspended indefinitely and terminated shortly thereafter. We have fully cooperated with local law enforcement and remain at the ready should local authorities request further assistance. We have no further comment at this time," the statement concluded.

Newsday reported that an individual who answered the phone at the office of Campos' defense attorney, Menachem White, said, "At this point, we're not giving any statement."

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