All articles tagged with #forgery
A Missouri woman, Lisa Findley, was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for attempting to fraudulently auction Elvis Presley's Graceland estate by forging signatures and creating a false deed to extort funds from the Presley family.
A World War II-era Indian Air Force airstrip in Ferozepur, used in three wars, was allegedly sold off in 1997 by a mother-son duo with fake documents, leading to a police FIR and a high court-ordered investigation into the long-concealed scam involving strategic defense land, which was only recently restored to the Ministry of Defence.
Israeli investigators are examining allegations that aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have forged phone records related to events on October 7. This investigation is part of a broader scrutiny into the actions and communications of Netanyahu's team during a critical period.
A self-described "identity thief" claims responsibility for the attempted foreclosure and auction of Graceland, stating his operation is based in Nigeria. Riley Keough's attorneys blocked the sale, alleging forged documents. The FBI in Memphis is investigating but has not commented.
Austin Smith, a Republican lawmaker in Arizona and senior director for Turning Point Action, resigned from his position and withdrew from his re-election bid after being accused of forging voters' signatures in a court complaint. Smith, who has been vocal about election skepticism, denied any wrongdoing but cited financial burden as the reason for his withdrawal, claiming that Democrats engineered the complaint against him.
State Rep. Austin Smith, a senior director at Turning Point Action, resigned after being accused of forging voter signatures on official paperwork to run for reelection in the Arizona House. A Democratic activist filed a complaint alleging that Smith submitted petition sheets with forged voter signatures. Smith denied the allegations, attributing them to a "coordinated attack" by Democrats and critics of his politics. His resignation drew immediate reaction from members of his own party, with some calling for his resignation from office.
A 280 million-year-old fossil believed to be a well-preserved ancient reptile has been revealed as a forgery, with researchers discovering that the dark outline of the lizardlike body encased in rock is actually black paint covering a couple of bones and carved rock. The fossil, known as Tridentinosaurus antiquus, was initially found in the Italian Alps in 1931 and had raised questions about early reptile evolution. The study's findings, published in the journal Paleontology, highlight the unusual forgery and the challenges it posed for experts in interpreting the fossil's preservation.
A rare 280 million-year-old fossil resembling a lizard-like creature, named Tridentinosaurus antiquus, was found to be mostly a carved rock painted black, with only genuine hind-limb bones and tiny bone scales preserved in the rock. The discovery was made when researchers reexamined the fossil with modern techniques, revealing that the dark coloration previously thought to be preserved skin was actually paint. The study's lead author, Valentina Rossi, believes the additional carving and paint may have been poor fossil preparation in years past, rather than an outright forgery. The fossil's identity remains uncertain, but the presence of osteoderms leads researchers to believe it was a reptile-like animal of some kind.
A renowned 280-million-year-old fossil, Tridentinosaurus antiquus, discovered in the Italian Alps in 1931 and thought to show preserved soft tissues, has been revealed to be partly a forgery, with its body outline being painted. New research led by Dr. Valentina Rossi of University College Cork, Ireland, shows that the fossil's celebrated soft tissues are mostly black paint on a carved lizard-shaped rock surface, cautioning against its use in future studies. However, genuine bones and tiny bony scales have been identified, demonstrating how modern analytical paleontology can resolve long-standing enigmas.
James Renner, one of 16 Republicans charged with being "fake electors" for Trump in Michigan, testified in court that he never intended to forge public records. He claimed he would have challenged the meeting if he thought a crime was being committed. The alleged scheme involved replacing Michigan's electoral votes for Biden with votes for Trump. The state is still pursuing charges against the other 15 defendants, who have all pleaded not guilty.
Craig Wright denies forging evidence to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto on the second day of the COPA trial, claiming that inconsistencies in documents actually prove their authenticity. He faces cross-examination and accusations of industrial-scale forgery from an alliance of crypto advocates and developers. Wright attributes inconsistencies to self-plagiarizing, printing errors, and other factors, while facing scrutiny over evidence including credit card payments, emails, and tweets. The trial is ongoing, with Wright's interrogation scheduled to continue until at least Feb. 13.
Two individuals in Houston have been arrested for allegedly running a funeral home without a license and engaging in forgery and theft by illicitly obtaining life insurance funds. The accused are also accused of stealing thousands from grieving families. The investigation began after a tip to the Texas Funeral Commission, and officials believe there may be more victims. Multiple victims spoke at a press conference, expressing their need for justice and emphasizing the vulnerability of those who were taken advantage of during their time of grief.
Maxine McManaman, a high-ranking TSA official, was arrested at Atlanta airport on charges of exploiting a family member with dementia and forgery related to a fraudulent quitclaim deed. The investigation began after reports of elder abuse, leading to the discovery that McManaman and her father, Delroy Chambers Sr., falsified the deed. Chambers Sr. was also arrested on multiple charges but has since been released on bond. McManaman is awaiting extradition, and the TSA has placed her on leave, emphasizing their intolerance for employee misconduct.
TSA Assistant Federal Security Director Maxine McManaman was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Atlanta on a warrant from St. Lucie County, Florida. She is accused, along with Delroy Chambers Sr., of exploiting a relative with dementia by forging documents to transfer property ownership. Chambers was arrested earlier and McManaman faces a third-degree felony charge of forgery. She has been placed on leave by the TSA, which emphasizes its intolerance for employee misconduct. McManaman is currently held at Clayton County Jail in Georgia.
TSA Assistant Federal Security Director Maxine McManaman was arrested in Atlanta on a warrant for forgery and exploitation of an elderly relative with dementia. The arrest was made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection based on allegations that McManaman and Delroy Chambers Sr. falsified documents to transfer property ownership. Chambers faces similar charges and was previously arrested. McManaman, who has been with the TSA since 2002, has been placed on leave pending investigation and is currently held at Clayton County Jail. The TSA has stated it holds employees to high ethical standards and will hold accountable those who fail to meet them.