Colorado man claimed powerful ally could erase his legal troubles. Prosecutors say otherwise

A Colorado man is facing serious federal charges after allegedly attempting to bypass his legal troubles using a high-stakes forgery. Prosecutors claim Joshua M. Culver, who also went by the name Maverick A. Young, fabricated a U.S. Supreme Court document complete with a forged signature from Chief Justice John Roberts in a desperate bid to dismiss a criminal case against him in Indiana, as reported by UPI.

A Pattern of Impersonation

According to Fox News, Culver was arrested in Colorado after an Indiana grand jury indicted him on four counts of falsely impersonating a federal officer and an additional charge related to the forgery of a federal judge’s signature and seal.

Court records indicate that in September 2025, Culver allegedly submitted the counterfeit document to the Grant County Superior Court in Indiana. The New York Post reported that the filing featured a fake Supreme Court seal and a forged version of Chief Justice Roberts' signature, crafted specifically to force the dismissal of pending criminal charges.

Extensive Fraud Allegations

Investigators argue that this forgery was merely one piece of a broader campaign of deception. Prosecutors allege that just days before submitting the document, Culver contacted an Indiana sheriff’s office posing as an agent with the National Security Agency. He reportedly used this false identity to gain information about his biological daughter and to strong-arm the office into providing assistance he otherwise would not have received.

The indictment describes further incidents of intimidation. In one instance, authorities claim Culver contacted an individual’s employer while identifying himself as a federal agent, falsely alleging that the employee was interfering with a kidnapping investigation. By threatening the employee with federal consequences, prosecutors say he attempted to manipulate the employer into full cooperation.

By January 2026, the alleged scheme continued to escalate. Court documents state that Culver began representing himself as a “Special Master” for the U.S. Supreme Court. In this role, he allegedly pressured Lake County, Indiana, court officials to drop his legal matters, explicitly warning of potential arrests if his demands went unmet.

Federal authorities contend that Culver continued these deceptive tactics, including a filing where he claimed to lead a federal intelligence operation to influence court proceedings. While a federal public defender has been appointed for his case in Colorado, 205focus.com notes that requests for comment from federal officials and the Supreme Court regarding these allegations have not yet been returned.