He denied physically forging my signature himself.

Evidence suggested Corinne prepared the electronic package.

But messages showed Tristan knew I had not signed.

That was enough to create serious exposure.

His case later resolved through a plea to a narrower set of offenses involving false documents and attempted unauthorized encumbrance.

No decades in prison.

No dramatic courtroom collapse.

Probationary supervision, restitution-related obligations, financial penalties, and professional consequences.