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Friday, September 18, 2026

Migrant Accused of Forging Judge's Signature to Kidnap Child

Authorities in California allege an undocumented immigrant used a falsified court order to take a child from child services.

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Migrant Accused of Forging Judge's Signature to Kidnap Child

An illegal migrant is accused of forging a judge's signature to abduct their son from child services in California, authorities reported.

The suspect allegedly used the fraudulent document to claim custody of the child, who had been placed in protective services. Law enforcement officials confirmed the incident, which is currently under investigation.

Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the child's placement in child services and the timeline of the alleged kidnapping were not immediately available. The case highlights concerns about the potential for exploitation of legal and administrative processes by individuals seeking to circumvent child welfare regulations.

Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.


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