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Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story. Credit: Newsday Staff; Photo Credit: Newsday / Kendall Rodriguez, Howard Schnapp; Ed Quinn; AP

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