United States of America v. Approximately $67,900 in United States Currency

Filing 4

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Stay. This case is stayed pending resolution of the related criminal investigation or further order of the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer on 6/5/2014. (eef)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
DOCKET NO. 3:14-cv-290-RJC-DSC
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
APPROXIMATELY $67,900 IN UNITED
STATES CURRENCY,
Defendant.

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ORDER

THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Government’s Motion for a stay pursuant to
18 U.S.C § 981(g).
The Government has advised the Court that the only known potential claimant is
represented by attorney W. Rob Heroy in this matter, although Mr. Heroy has not yet made an
appearance as counsel of record in this case. Further, the Government represents that Mr. Heroy
has consented to the Government’s Motion.
The Government has also represented that a related criminal investigation has been
opened. Based upon the Government’s representation and the consent of the parties, the Court
finds that civil discovery in this case would adversely affect the ability of the Government to
conduct the related criminal investigation.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1. This case is stayed pending resolution of the related criminal investigation or further
order of the Court.
2. The periods provided for filing a claim and an answer under Rule G(5)(a)-(b) shall be
deemed to begin on the date the stay is lifted or vacated by the Court.

3. Either party may file a motion to lift the stay.
SO ORDERED.
Signed: June 5, 2014