March 29, 2024

Ex-school bus driver pleads not guilty to sexual misconduct

CEDAR RAPIDS — A former school bus driver in Cedar Rapids accused of sexual misconduct is scheduled to go on trial in May.

Linn County court records say Thomas Williams, 57, pleaded not guilty last week to misdemeanor charges of false imprisonment and sexually exploitation by a school employee. His trial is set to begin May 11.

A letter sent to parents by the College Community School District said officials were informed about what the district said was "inappropriate behavior by a bus driver towards a student" on Jan. 2.