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Supreme Court affirms Washington venue in falsification trial

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court said a person charged with document falsification must face trial in the district where the falsification took place.

Published Jun 11, 2026, 10:41 AM EDT | WFMZZ

In a unanimous decision Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Washington venue in a falsification case, ruling that an individual charged with falsifying a document must be tried in the district where the falsification occurred. The ruling clarifies venue requirements for falsification charges.