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Man accused of forging Chief Justice Roberts’ signature on fake Supreme Court order

Federal prosecutors say the forged Supreme Court document bore Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature and was intended to get an Indiana criminal case dismissed.

Published Aug 27, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Colorado man has been charged in federal court after prosecutors alleged he created a fake U.S. Supreme Court document bearing the forged signature of Chief Justice John Roberts in an effort to have a pending Indiana criminal case thrown out. Authorities say the case is part of a broader pattern in which the defendant repeatedly claimed to hold powerful federal positions while seeking personal benefits, UPI reported.