Court: Online Dating Case Underway in Bridgewater

An 18 year-old Queens County woman believed to be behind an online dating scheme has had her case adjourned until next month. Jessica Boudreau did not appear in court on Wednesday afternoon but was represented by her lawyer. Boudreau is accused of orchestrating an online plot which may have contributed to the death of 19 year-old Brandon Wentzell. Wentzell died on February 6th from a lethal combination of painkillers and vodka. He began mixing drugs and alcohol after a date with his online girlfriend was cancelled at the last minute. In reality, Wentzell's online girlfriend never existed and the relationship was based on a hoax allegedly organized by Boudreau. She is facing a charge of public mischief and is due back in court on May 2nd.