United States of America v. $93,029.00 in U.S. Currency
Plaintiff: United States of America
Defendant: $93,029.00 in U.S. Currency
Claimant: Anthony Rodriguez
Case Number: 3:2025cv03161
Filed: November 18, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Karen Gren Scholer
Nature of Suit: Forfeiture/Penalty: Drug Related Seizure of Property 21 USC 881
Cause of Action: 21 U.S.C. § 881 Forfeiture Property-Drugs
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORFEITURE: It is therefore ORDERED that all right, title, and interest in $83,029.00 of the defendant property is forfeited to the United States of America pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 881(a)(6) and 18 U.S.C. 981(a)(1) (C). The remaining $10,000.00 of the defendant property shall be returned to Mr. Rodriguez. It is further ORDERED that the Attorney General, or a designee, is authorized to dispose of the forfeited property in accordance with law. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 1/29/2026) (cfk)
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ELECTRONIC ORDER: The parties have announced that this case has been resolved. All pending motions are therefore terminated, and the hearing set for February 2, 2026, is CANCELED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 1/29/2026) (chmb)
January 29, 2026 Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION for Judgment of Forfeiture filed by United States of America (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)
January 29, 2026 Filing 18 NOTICE of Settlement Agreement filed by United States of America (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ELECTRONIC ORDER: **TIME CHANGE ONLY** The Court RESETS the February 2, 2026, Hearing to 12:00 p.m. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 1/29/2026) (chmb)
January 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court sets #14 Claimant Anthony Rodriguez's Motion to Withdraw ECF 10 for an in-person hearing on Monday, February 2, at 10:00 a.m. Attorneys Scott Palmer, Russell Turkel, and Bret Schmidt are required to attend. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 1/23/2026) (chmb)
January 22, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE of Publication filed by United States of America (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)
January 21, 2026 Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw #10 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Anthony Rodriguez (Turkel, Russell)
January 20, 2026 Filing 13 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by United States of America re: #10 MOTION to Dismiss (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)
January 20, 2026 Filing 12 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by United States of America re: #10 MOTION to Dismiss (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)
January 6, 2026 Filing 11 Sworn Asset Claim Claim by Anthony Rodriguez. (Turkel, Russell)
December 30, 2025 Filing 10 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Anthony Rodriguez (Palmer, Scott)
December 30, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Scott H Palmer on behalf of Anthony Rodriguez. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Palmer, Scott)
December 30, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Russell Sloan Turkel for Scott H. Palmer on behalf of Anthony Rodriguez. (Turkel, Russell)
December 30, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Russell Sloan Turkel on behalf of Anthony Rodriguez. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Turkel, Russell)
November 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here: # Judge Requirements . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here: # Civil Rules . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 11/18/2025) (kcr)
November 18, 2025 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee is not due for this case. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr)
November 18, 2025 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Warrant of Arrest in Rem filed by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)
November 18, 2025 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by United States of America. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)
November 18, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against $93,029.00 in U.S. Currency filed by United States of America. (Filer fee note- Filed by the USA) Summons(es) not requested at this time. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Penn-DOJ, Jonathan)

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Plaintiff: United States of America
Represented By: Jonathan Penn-DOJ
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Defendant: $93,029.00 in U.S. Currency
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Claimant: Anthony Rodriguez
Represented By: Russell Sloan Turkel
Represented By: Scott H Palmer
Represented By: Bret William Schmidt
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