California Woman and Boy

(Vacaville, California) A 37-year-old local woman, Janice Marie Niccoli, was arrested this past week for allegedly engaging in sex with a 16-year-old boy.

Niccoli reportedly met the boy while working as a "team mother" for a private athletic club basketball team. Authorities began investigating after patrol officers received a tip regarding the relationship.

She faces two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor more than 10 years younger.

Niccoli was booked into custody at the Solano County Jail.

Tip: SuidaeEmpathy


[Update 03/29/08]

From TheReporter.com:

On Friday, the DA's Office filed a notice of intention not to prosecute in the case of 37-year-old Janice Marie Niccoli of Vacaville during a brief hearing before Solano County Superior Court Commissioner Barbara James.

The action does not constitute an outright dismissal, and charges could be refiled at a later date if subsequent investigation reveals possible criminal conduct.

Your guess is as good as mine. The DA probably lacked sufficient evidence. Or maybe it was a case of preemptive legal maneuvering, letting Niccoli know that she was engaging in too cozy of a relationship with the boy.