Forging

Former Pennsylvania Lawyer Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Forging Judge’s Signature in Court Documents

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Johnstown, PA – A federal judge recently approved a deadline extension for Michael B. Cohen, a 41-year-old former attorney from Blair County, who faces federal charges for allegedly forging judicial signatures on court documents. Cohen, who is accused of forging the signature of Matthew Brann, the chief judge of Pennsylvania’s Middle District, is scheduled to respond to these allegations by March 3. The forgery incidents reportedly occurred on May 18 and October 13 of 2022, during which Cohen was handling a case before Judge Brann. Details about the charges were brought to light through a … Read more

Attorney and Four Accomplices Charged with Allegedly Forging Will, Court Proceedings Underway

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Accra, Ghana — Legal proceedings are underway against a lawyer and four associates who have been charged with fabricating a will. The court hearings that began this week involve accusations of deceit centered on the inheritance of a substantial estate belonging to a deceased businessman in Accra. Authorities state that the false documentation came to light following a complaint by family members who doubted the authenticity of the will soon after the businessman’s death. Investigations revealed inconsistencies and expert analysis later confirmed the will was not penned by the decedent. The lawyer at the center … Read more

South Carolina Man Faces Charges for Posing as Lawyer, Including Forging Father’s Signature on Legal Documents

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GREENVILLE, S.C. — A Seneca resident was arrested this week, accused of falsely representing himself as an attorney in a scheme that involved providing legal counsel and filing legal documents in Greenville. Nathan Lee Chambers, 30, faced multiple charges including misrepresentation as an attorney, unauthorized practice of law, and forgery, according to officials from the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The accusations came to light after an investigation into Chambers’ activities between June and November 2023. Authorities detailed that Chambers presented himself as a legal representative to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office, where he … Read more