Trio Sold $200K In Fake Jason Kelce Memorabilia: Montco DA

NORRISTOWN, PA — Three men have been charged in Montgomery County after authorities said they ripped off the public to the tune of some $200,000 by selling forged Jason Kelce-signed memorabilia.

An investigation began back in June 2024 in Upper Merion Township, when authorities said they discovered some 1,100 items, including jerseys, helmets, hats, photos, mini-helmets, footballs, and more, with fake autographs on them.

Robert Capone, 51, of Philadelphia, LeeAnn Branco, 43, of Bristol, Rhode Island, and Joseph Parenti, 39, Cranston, Rhode Island were each charged theft, forgery, and related counts.

The trio claimed that the items were signed by Kelce on June 11 and June 12, 2024, at the Valley Forge Casino Hotel, police said. To fully sell the deception, Capone, Branco, and Parenti attended the event and Branco took a photo with Kelce, officials said.

Capone's company, Overtime Promotions, Parenti's company, Diamond Legends, made the sales, while Branco, who works for Beckett Authentication Services, "verified" the items, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Royersford-based TCH Humphreys LLC, a legitimate sports memorabilia company, had contracted with Kelce for the Valley Forge Casino event, and they recognized the fakes and reported them to authorities.

The trio were charged with more than 60 felony counts all told.

Capone was arraigned on Wednesday and released on $100,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 5.

The DA's office said they expect Branco and Parenti to turn themselves in to Montgomery County Detectives shortly, and their preliminary hearings will be scheduled then.