Adam22 and Lena The Plug Testify in Court to Overturn Fake Restraining Order
PUBLISHED Aug 17, 2026, 6:52 AM ET
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Adam22 and Lena the Plug are facing another fraudulent court filing, this time involving a restraining-order petition, TMZ reported July 31. The development follows a June divorce petition filed in Lena Nersesian’s name that she publicly denied authorizing, saying her identity and signature were misused. Los Angeles police reportedly investigated her identity-theft and forgery allegations, while additional court documents were later filed and served on Adam Grandmaison. The latest report says the same unidentified person connected to the disputed divorce filing submitted a restraining-order petition involving the couple. TMZ said it obtained the petition, but publicly accessible court records confirming the filing, its contents, or any judicial ruling were not located in this review. Earlier reporting independently established the disputed divorce filing and Nersesian’s denial, but did not establish that a court had declared those filings fraudulent. The couple’s new legal filing therefore remains a developing claim requiring primary-record verification.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- June 1, 2026 — On June 1, 2026, divorce papers appeared under Lena's name.
- May 6, 2026 — On May 6, 2026, Lena reportedly filed an identity-theft report.
- June 4, 2026 — On June 4, 2026, Lena denied filing for divorce herself.
- June 2026 — On June 2026, LAPD reportedly investigated identity theft and forgery.
- June 8, 2026 — On June 8, 2026, TMZ reported LAPD was investigating Lena's claims.
- June 2026 — On June 2026, Lena continued seeking dismissal of disputed divorce proceedings.
- July 23, 2026 — On July 23, 2026, Adam confirmed receiving additional court documents.
- July 31, 2026 — On July 31, 2026, TMZ reported another restraining-order petition filed.
- July 31, 2026 — On July 31, 2026, TMZ said petition was allegedly fraudulent.
- August 17, 2026 — On August 17, 2026, records did not confirm judicial resolution.
- Coming days — Over coming days, investigators may verify who submitted the petition.
- Coming weeks — Over coming weeks, court records could clarify whether orders existed.
- Coming months — Over months, prosecutors could announce charges if suspects are identified.
- Coming years — Over coming years, courts may strengthen safeguards against fraudulent filings.
News Intelligence
- Immediate US impact: Celebrity legal fraud allegations raise concerns about court-filing identity verification.
- Possible long-term US impact: Case could highlight vulnerabilities in electronic and paper court-filing systems.
- Reader priority: Readers should prioritize court records and police statements over viral social-media claims.
- Most Affected: Nersesian, Grandmaison, their child, LAPD, courts, legal professionals, creators.
- Articles Published:
- 17
- Right Leaning:
- 5
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 11
- Distribution:
- Left 6%, Center 65%, Right 29%
Left: Coverage emphasizes identity theft, court vulnerabilities, and potential victimization. Center: Coverage distinguishes verified filings from disputed claims and unresolved investigative questions. Right: Evidence was insufficient to establish a distinct right-leaning framing.
July 31 TMZ report described another allegedly fraudulent restraining-order filing. https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/17/adam22-lena-the-plug-fake-restraining-order-dismissed/
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