Opinion
Civil Action 1:21-CV-096
02-11-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. $99,350.00, MORE OR LESS, IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
ORDER
FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ, JR. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
In July 2021, the United States commenced an in rem forfeiture action against $99,350, more or less, in United States currency. (Complt, Doc. 1) After the required notices were published and sent to all potential claimants, no one appeared as a claimant on behalf of the currency, and the Government moved for default judgment and a final order of forfeiture. (Motion, Doc. 8)
A United States Magistrate Judge recommends that the motion for default judgment and final order of forfeiture be granted, and that default judgment be issued. (R&R, Doc. 12) No. party filed objections to the Report and Recommendation, and the Court finds no clear error within it.
As a result, the Court ADOPTS the Report and Recommendation (Doc. 12). It is:
ORDERED that Plaintiff United States of America's Motion for Default Judgment and Final Order of Forfeiture (Doc. 8) is GRANTED.
The Court will issue a Default Judgment and Order of Forfeiture in accordance with this Order.