Oklahoma City Woman Charged with Forging Signature of Federal Judge in order to Purchase a Vehicle

OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal Indictment has been unsealed, charging AMANDA CHRISTINE DAILEY, 36, of Oklahoma City, with forging a signature of a federal judge and making a false statement to a credit union, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

On October 1, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a two-count Indictment against Dailey.  According to the Indictment, in August 2022, Dailey filed a petition for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. 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.

This 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.