Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

A man was charged with forging the signature of Chief Justice John Roberts on fake court documents and impersonating federal officers, including an NSA agent. He allegedly used the forged signature to try to get his own criminal case dismissed and to intimidate officials.

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National story. 16 articles from 13 sources. Updated Aug 27, 2026.

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Left

2 sources

Same wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

Prosecutors say man forged chief justice’s signature to fight charges

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

Prosecutors say man forged chief justice’s signature to fight charges

Center

8 sources
The OregonianCenter· Aug 27, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Prosecutors say man forged chief justice’s signature to fight charges

UPICenter· Aug 25, 2026

Man accused of forging Supreme Court Justice John Roberts' signature

Ran by 8 outlets· KRQE Albuquerque, WCBD News 2, +6 more
KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

WCBD News 2Center· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)Center· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

Phl17Center· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent

The HillCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’s signature, impersonating NSA agent

Right

3 sources
AL.comLean Right· Aug 27, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Prosecutors say man forged chief justice’s signature to fight charges

Ran by 2 outlets· New York Post, Fox News
New York PostLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

Man accused of using fake Chief Justice Roberts signature to get own criminal case dismissed

Fox NewsRight· Aug 27, 2026

Man accused of using fake Chief Justice Roberts signature to get own criminal case dismissed

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Aug 25Only center coverage:Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’ signature, impersonating NSA agent
  2. Aug 27Prosecutors say man forged chief justice’s signature to fight charges

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Last development · Aug 27 — Prosecutors say man forged chief justice’s signature to fight charges