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DA: Bus driver in Bronx fatal ignored risks

The driver of a tour bus that crashed in a horrific accident last year in the Bronx, killing 15 passengers, knew the risks of fatigue and drove anyway despite a serious lack of sleep, prosecutors said Thursday as his manslaughter trial began.

Ophadell Williams had years of experience driving a bus, and simply should've known better, Assistant District Attorney Gary Weil said.

"This...

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