Brieant 's wife fell ill after eating some of the chocolate .
In 1987 , seeking revenge for his drug conviction , Buettner - Janusch anonymously sent poisoned Valentine 's Day chocolates to the federal judge for the case , Charles L. Brieant Jr. , as well as others .
Charles L. Brieant Jr. 's wife fell ill after eating some of the chocolate .
In 1987 , seeking revenge for his drug conviction , Buettner - Janusch anonymously sent poisoned Valentine 's Day chocolates to the federal judge for the case , Charles L. Brieant Jr. , as well as others .