Amanda Christine Dailey, 36, of Oklahoma City, has been charged with forging the signature of a federal judge and making a false statement to a credit union.
According to a federal indictment unsealed on October 1, 2024, Dailey filed a petition for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma in August 2022. A year later, in August 2023, Dailey purchased a vehicle from a car dealership, which she financed in part with a loan from a federal credit union.
The indictment alleges that, in order to be approved for financing, Dailey presented a false order which purported to show the discharge of her Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. In reality, Dailey had not been granted a discharge, and the false order she presented included the forged signature of Judge Sarah A. Hall, Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Dailey was arraigned on October 22, 2024, and pleaded not guilty. She was released on bond with conditions.
If found guilty, Dailey faces up to 35 years in federal prison, and fines totaling up to $1,250,000.00.
The case is the result of an investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia E. Barry is prosecuting the case.
The public is reminded that these charges are merely allegations, and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Reference is made to public filings for additional information.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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