Prosper ISD Parents Speak Out on Child Sex Abuse Case and District Response
WFAAJanuary 5, 20262 min272 views
5 connectionsΒ·7 entities in this videoβParents' Account of Abuse
- π Two parents are speaking out for the first time about the sexual abuse their kindergarten and second-grade daughters endured on a Prosper ISD school bus.
- π The abuse, involving inappropriate touching, occurred over nearly three years, with the bus driver, Frank Piagua, identified as the perpetrator.
Investigation and Perpetrator's Fate
- π Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the bus, confirming the sexual abuse of the two young girls.
- βοΈ Frank Piagua was arrested and charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault of a child.
- β οΈ Tragically, Piagua died from injuries sustained after jumping from the second floor of the Colin County Jail.
Community Reaction and Demands
- π£ The incident sparked public outcry, with parents demanding justice for the victims and systemic changes within Prosper ISD.
- π£οΈ Parents are calling for increased transparency and accountability from the school district.
Lawsuit and District's Defense
- ποΈ The family filed a lawsuit two years ago, alleging the district failed to implement necessary changes and safeguards.
- π Parents claim that crucial evidence, such as bus surveillance videos, was deleted after 30 days, hindering their case.
- π« Prosper ISD has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, asserting the district is not liable for the actions that occurred.
- π’ The district previously issued a statement condemning such behavior and promising additional oversight and safeguards, but parents question if these were ever implemented.
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