USA v. $4,906.62 Seized From TCF Bank Account # 8439711606 et al

Filing 11

DEFAULT AND FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE regarding 10 United States' Motion for Default and Final Order of Forfeiture, by Judge Lewis T. Babcock on 3/23/2015. (ebuch)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Civil Action No. 15-cv-00077-LTB
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
$4,906.62 SEIZED FROM TCF BANK ACCOUNT # 8439711606;
$1,233.78 SEIZED FROM TCF BANK ACCOUNT # 9857130129;
$1,016.58 SEIZED FROM US BANK ACCOUNT #103679144933;
$2,000.06 SEIZED FROM US BANK ACCOUNT # 203683652366;
$1,330.35 SEIZED FROM ANB BANK ACCOUNT #71128034;
$2,823.96 SEIZED FROM ROCKY MTN. BANK & TRUST ACCOUNT # 528099;
$2,167.88 SEIZED FROM ROCKY MTN. BANK & TRUST ACCOUNT # 287571;
$2,045.21 SEIZED FROM WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNT # 1226274536; and
$2,602.43 SEIZED FROM WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNT # 7318117251,
Defendants.
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DEFAULT AND FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE
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THIS MATTER comes before the Court on the United States' Motion for Default and
Final Order of Forfeiture as to defendant[s] property, the Court having reviewed said Motion
FINDS:
THAT the United States commenced this action in rem pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2428(b);
THAT all known interested parties have been provided an opportunity to respond and
that publication has been effected as required by Rule G(4) of the Supplemental Rules for
Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions;

THAT after proper notice, neither the known potential claimants, nor any other third
party, has filed a Claim or Answer as to Defendants Currency as required by Rule G(5) of the
Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions;
THAT Entry of Default was entered by the Clerk of the Court on March 18, 2015. (Doc.
9).
THAT based upon the facts and verification set forth in the Verified Complaint, it
appears by a preponderance of the evidence that there was reasonable cause for the seizure of
Defendants Currency. It further appears that there is cause to issue a forfeiture order under 18
U.S.C. § 2428(b);
THAT the facts and verifications as set forth in the Verified Complaint provide probable
cause and an ample basis by a preponderance of the evidence for a final Judgment and Order of
Forfeiture as to Defendants Currency;
THAT the Clerk of Court shall be directed to enter Judgment as to defendant;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, DECREED, AND ADJUDGED:
THAT default and forfeiture of Defendants Currency, including all right, title, and
interest is hereby entered in favor of the United States pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2428(b);

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THAT the United States shall have full and legal title as to Defendants Currency and
may dispose of said Currency in accordance with law; and
THAT the Clerk of Court is directed to enter Judgment as to Defendants Currency.
SO ORDERED this

23rd

day of

March

, 2015.

BY THE COURT:

s/Lewis T. Babcock
LEWIS T. BABCOCK
U.S. District Court Senior Judge

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