Three Charged in $200K Jason Kelce Memorabilia Forgery Scheme

Authorities allege the trio forged autographs and used falsified authentication to sell over 1,100 counterfeit items.

Robert Capone of Philadelphia and LeeAnn Branco and Joseph Parenti of Rhode Island face 60 felony charges, including forgery and theft.
The group allegedly used Branco’s position at Beckett Authentication Services to create fake certificates of authenticity for the forged memorabilia.
Investigators discovered 1,138 counterfeit items, including jerseys, helmets, photos, and footballs, purportedly signed by former NFL player Jason Kelce.
The scheme caused financial losses of approximately $200,000 to Kelce, TCH Humphreys LLC, and others, according to officials.
Capone has been arraigned and released on bail, while Branco and Parenti are expected to surrender to authorities ahead of a February 5 preliminary hearing.