AGâs office takes over case against driver in fatal Athens ISD bus crash (Source: Arthur Clayborn/KLTV) By Jeff Awtrey | April 6, 2021 at 11:10 AM CDT - Updated April 6 at 11:10 AM ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - The Henderson County District Attorneyâs Office has recused itself in the case against the bus driver accused in the death of an Athens ISD student. Jenny Palmer took over of John Franklin Stevens, 80, of the DAâs office in January. On Feb. 10, Palmer filed a motion to recuse, citing a conflict of interest. In the motion, she stated the attorney generalâs office has agreed to prosecute the case.