United States of America v. 2019 Tesla Motors S et al
| United States of America |
| 2019 Tesla Motors S, 2019 Tesla Motors X, 7.29440577 Ethereum Digital Currency and 14.77832268 Bitcoin Digital Currency |
| 2:2021cv08339 |
| October 21, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| John A Kronstadt |
| Karen L Stevenson |
| Forfeit/Penalty: Other |
| 18 U.S.C. § 0981 Civil Forfeiture |
| None |
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| Filing 21 DEFAULT JUDGMENT OF FORFEITURE by Judge John A. Kronstadt. A default judgment shall be and hereby is entered against the interests of all potential claimants, including Melvin Hughes, Patricia Morris, and Bandele Trust, in the defendants. The defendants shall be and hereby are forfeited to the United States of America, which shall dispose of the defendants in the manner required by law. The Court finds there was reasonable cause for the seizureof defendant, and this judgment shall be construed as a certificate of reasonable cause under 28 U.S.C. 2465. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) |
Filing 20
ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST THE INTERESTS OF MELVIN HUGHES, PATRICIA MORRIS, BANDELE TRUST, AND ALL OTHER POTENTIAL CLAIMAINTS #18 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. For the reasons stated in this Order, the Motion is GRANTED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm)
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Filing 19
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment (the "Motion" (Dkt. #18 )), and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matters can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion, noticed for hearing on June 6, 2022, have been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jaklc2) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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| Filing 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment Against the Interests of Melvin Hughes, Patricia Morris, Bandele Trust, and All Other Potential Claimants filed by Plaintiff United States of America. Motion set for hearing on 6/6/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Dan G. Boyle, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F and Proof of Service, #8 Proposed Order) (Boyle, Daniel) |
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Filing 17
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT by Judge John A. Kronstadt: On January 27, 2022, default was entered against Defendants (Dkt. #16 ). The Court sets the hearing on the motion for default judgment for June 6, 2022 at 8:30 AM; the motion shall be served on Defendant and filed with the Court no later than May 2, 2022. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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| Filing 16 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) against the interests of potential claimants Melvin Hughes, Patricia Morris, Bandele Trust, and all other potential claimants as to Defendants 2019 Tesla Motors S, 2019 Tesla Motors X, 7.29440577 Ethereum Digital Currency, and 14.77832268 Bitcoin Digital Currency. (jp) |
| Filing 15 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against The Interests of Melvin Hughes, Patricia Morris, and Bandele Trust as to 2019 Tesla Motors S, 2019 Tesla Motors X, 7.29440577 Ethereum Digital Currency, and 14.77832268 Bitcoin Digital Currency All Defendants filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Dan G. Boyle, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E and Proof of Service) (Boyle, Daniel) |
| Filing 14 SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, by Publication on 10/25/2021 and 10/26/2021 upon Defendant All Defendants. Publication was made in the www.forfeiture.gov. (Boyle, Daniel) |
| Filing 13 Process Return and Receipt - Complaint filed by Plaintiff United States of America (Boyle, Daniel) |
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Filing 12
ORDER APPOINTING INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN IN PLACE OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson: granting #5 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order. (see document for details) (hr)
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Filing 11
STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT upon filing of the complaint by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Court's Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements. (tj)
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Filing 10
ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:21-cv-04569 JAK (KSx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge John D. Early and Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald to Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:21-cv-08339 JAK (KSx). Signed by Judge John A. Kronstadt (aco)
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| Filing 9 WARRANT for seizure of 2019 Tesla Motors S, 2019 Tesla Motors X, 7.29440577 Ethereum Digital Currency, and 14.77832268 Bitcoin Digital Currency issued on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 . (lh) |
| Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge John D. Early. (lh) |
| Filing 5 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for APPOINTING INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN IN PLACE OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Boyle, Daniel) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Related Case(s): 2:21-cv-04569 (Boyle, Daniel) |
| Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Warrant for Seizure on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Boyle, Daniel) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Movant UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Boyle, Daniel) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attorney Daniel G. Boyle added to party UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(pty:bkmov))(Boyle, Daniel) |
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