United States of America v. Approximately $88,340.00 in U.S. Currency et al

Filing 10

ORDER 9 for continuance signed by District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/21/2014. The deadline to file a Joint Status Report is 10/22/2014. (Marciel, M)

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BENJAMIN B. WAGNER
United States Attorney
JEFFREY A. SPIVAK
Assistant U.S. Attorney
501 I Street, Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: [phone]

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Attorneys for the United States

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

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Plaintiff,

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2:14-CV-01382-TLN-DAD

v.
APPROXIMATELY $88,340.00 IN U.S.
CURRENCY, and

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APPROXIMATELY $70,240.00 IN U.S.
CURRENCY,

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REQUEST AND ORDER TO
CONTINUE DEADLINE TO FILE
JOINT STATUS REPORT

Defendants.

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The United States requests that the Court continue the deadline to file a Joint

21 Status Report (“JSR”) from August 22, 2014 to October 22, 2014. For the reasons set forth
22 below, there is good cause to continue the status conference and the deadline to file a JSR.
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Introduction
On June 9, 2014, the United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint against the

25 above-captioned currency (“Defendant Currency”) based on its alleged involvement in
26 federal drug law violations. All known potential claimants to the defendant properties
27 were served in a manner consistent with Dusenbery v. United States, 534 U.S. 161, 168
28 (2002) and the applicable statutory authority. Additionally, public notice on the official
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United States’ Request to Continue JSR
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Deadline; Proposed Order

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1 internet government forfeiture site, www.forfeiture.gov, began on June 23, 2014, and ran
2 for thirty consecutive days, as required by Rule G(4)(a)(iv)(C) of Supplemental Rules for
3 Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions. A Declaration of Publication
4 was filed on July 31, 2014. Potential claimant John Walker was served on June 24, 2014.
Good Cause

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The United States has granted an extension until August 24, 2013 for potential

7 claimant John Walker to file a claim in this case. As a result, no person or entity other
8 than the United States is presently a party to this case. The United States and counsel for
9 Walker have also held preliminary settlement discussions.
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There is good cause to continue the deadline to file a joint status report in this case

11 from August 22, 2014 to October 22, 2014 (or to another date the Court deems
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14 Dated: 8/18/2014

BENJAMIN B. WAGNER
United States Attorney

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By:

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/s/ Jeffrey A. Spivak
JEFFREY A. SPIVAK
Assistant U.S. Attorney

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ORDER

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Pursuant to the United States’ request and good cause appearing, the Court makes

21 the following order: The deadline to file a Joint Status Report is continued from August
22 22, 2014 to October 22, 2014.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.

24 Dated: August 21, 2014
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Troy L. Nunley
United States District Judge

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United States’ Request to Continue JSR
Deadline; Proposed Order