Massachusetts

Woman accused of posing as Boston student to appear in court

The hearing is set for 9 a.m. in Suffolk Superior Court

The woman accused of posing as a Boston student is expected in court on Thursday.

Thirty-two-year-old Shelby Hewitt is accused of enrolling in three Boston high schools from 2021-2023 -- all while working for the state Department of Children and Families.

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She was arrested in June of 2023 and is now facing forgery and fraud charges.

Hewitt has pleaded not guilty and her lawyer says she has a history of mental illness.

Thursday's hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Suffolk Superior Court. You can watch it live in the video player above.

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