Shelby Hewitt, a former Massachusetts social worker, has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and forgery. Prosecutors allege that she posed as a Boston Public Schools student during the 2022-2023 academic year, using various aliases to enroll in three schools. Court records indicate she was offered a plea deal that included probation, mental health treatment, and restitution, which she declined. Instead, her attorney sought a deal that would allow for the dismissal of charges if Hewitt did not reoffend. Hewitt's trial is scheduled for February 9, 2026.
"The defendant created multiple names and dates of birth for herself and propagated an intricate - but false - narrative of an extremely traumatized child with significant special educational and emotional needs."
"If we're able to come to some resolution, I'll report back immediately," Flaherty told the judge.
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