Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Forgery Involving Supreme Court

A man, identified by federal authorities as Joshua M. Culver, has been apprehended on federal charges for purportedly using a forged signature of Chief Justice John Roberts. Culver allegedly attempted to use the counterfeit document to dismiss his own criminal case in Indiana.

Authorities claim Culver, who also assumed the alias “Maverick A. Young,” was arrested last Friday in Colorado. This follows an indictment by a federal grand jury in Indiana, accusing him on four counts of falsely impersonating a U.S. officer or employee. He also faces charges for using a forged federal judge’s signature and court seal.

Prosecutors allege that on September 24, 2025, Culver filed a deceptive document titled “Order of Dismissal With Prejudice” in Grant County Superior Court in Indiana. This falsified order reportedly had a forged signature of Chief Justice Roberts and a counterfeit U.S. Supreme Court seal intended to make the dismissal seem legitimate.

“The document used a forged signature of Roberts and a counterfeit U.S. Supreme Court seal.”

Culver’s activities allegedly extend beyond this incident. Days before the Supreme Court forgery, Culver reportedly posed as a National Security Agency agent when contacting the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office. Featuring a supposed authority, he requested deputies to execute specific actions, such as conducting a welfare check on his daughter.

The indictment further describes Culver’s attempt to collect information on sheriff’s office employees. He allegedly promised “adverse action” if his demands were not met, under the guise of being an NSA agent. On another occasion, Culver falsely claimed to be a federal agent during a call to a workplace, accusing an individual of obstructing a federal child kidnapping investigation.

Later in January 2026, Culver allegedly presented himself as a “Special Master enforcing orders of the United States Supreme Court.” He communicated directives to the Lake County clerk aimed at compelling court changes and dismissing cases against him.

In February, Culver reportedly adopted yet another federal identity, pretending to be the “Director of Tailored Access Operations.” A document filed in Lake County Superior Court outlined demands for case dismissal and cooperation from local officials as part of a “federal audit.” The indictment describes Culver’s pattern of using supposed federal authority to influence legal proceedings.

Culver was arrested on August 21. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado has been appointed to represent him. Requests have been made to the Supreme Court’s Public Information Office, the Federal Public Defender’s Office, and the Justice Department for their comments on the case.