Motion for Forfeiture of a Final Order for Direct Assets by USA as to Casey David Crowther — USA v. Crowther (Dkt. 183, M.D. Fla. No. 2:20-mj-01094, docketed in No. 2:20-cr-00114)

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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida · No. 2:20-cr-00114 · Doc. 183 · 2021-08-26 · Docket on CourtListener

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
 
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 
 
FORT MYERS DIVISION 
 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
 
v. 
 
 
Case No. 2:20-cr-114-JES-MRM 
 
 
CASEY DAVID CROWTHER 
 
UNITED STATES’ MOTION FOR FINAL ORDER  
OF FORFEITURE FOR DIRECT ASSETS 
 
Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(7) and Rule 32.2(c)(2) of the Federal Rules of 
Criminal Procedure, the United States of America moves for a Final Order of 
Forfeiture for Direct Assets for the following assets: 
a. 
a 2020 40’ Invincible Catamaran, Hull ID# IVBC0076D920,  
 
 
 
registered to and owned by the defendant (the Catamaran); and  
 
b. 
approximately $630,482.37 received from the sale of the real  
 
 
 
property located at 3653 San Carlos Drive, Saint James City,  
 
 
 
Florida 33956, in lieu of the property itself (the Real Property). 
 
  In support thereof, the United States submits the following memorandum of 
law. 
MEMORANDUM OF LAW 
I. 
Statement of Facts 
1. 
On June 25, 2021, the Court entered a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture 
forfeiting to the United States all right, title, and interest of the defendant in the 
assets identified above, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 982(a)(1), and 982(a)(2)(A).  Doc. 
157.  In accordance with the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 853(n), the United States 
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published notice of the forfeiture, and of its intent to dispose of the assets on the 
official government website, www.forfeiture.gov, beginning on June 26, 2021, and 
ending on July 25, 2021.  Doc. 178.  The publication gave notice to all third parties 
with a legal interest in the assets to file with the Office of the Clerk, United States 
District Court, 2110 First Street, Suite 2-194, Ft. Myers, Florida 33901, a petition to 
adjudicate their interest within 60 days of the first date of publication.   
2. 
To date, no third parties have filed a Petition to Adjudicate Interest in 
the assets, and the time for filing such Petitions has expired.  
3. 
Consequently, the United States now seeks a final order of forfeiture for 
the assets.      
II. 
Applicable Law  
When all third-party petitions have been adjudicated, or if no petitions are 
filed, it is appropriate for the Court to enter a final order of forfeiture in accordance 
with Rule 32.2(c)(2) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.  In addition, 21 
U.S.C. § 853(n)(7) provides that following the disposition of all petitions, or if no 
petitions are timely filed in accordance with 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(2), “the United 
States shall have clear title to property that is the subject of the order of forfeiture and 
may warrant good title to any subsequent purchaser or transferee.”  21 U.S.C. § 
853(n)(7). 
As required by section 853(n), the United States published notice of the 
forfeiture, and of its intent to dispose of the assets on the official government website, 
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www.forfeiture.gov, beginning on June 26, 2021, and ending on July 25, 2021.  
Doc. 178.  Publication by internet is permitted in civil cases pursuant to Rule 
G(4)(a)(iv)(C) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and 
Assets Forfeiture Actions, of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.  Federal Rule of 
Criminal Procedure 32.2(b)(6)(C) provides that publication of notice of criminal 
forfeiture may be made by any means described in Supplemental Rule G(4)(a)(iv).   
The internet publication notified all who might have an interest in the assets of 
the United States’ intent to dispose of such property and provided instructions on 
filing a petition to adjudicate an interest in the property.  In accordance with the 
above-referenced provisions, a person or entity had 60 days from the first date of 
publication to file a petition with the District Court.  Here, the first date of internet 
publication on www.forfeiture.gov was June 26, 2021.  Thus, the final date for filing 
a petition to adjudicate interest in the assets was on August 25, 2021, and the time 
for filing such petitions has expired. 
No person, other than the defendant, whose interest was forfeited to the 
United States in the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, is known to have any potential 
interest in the assets.  No additional party has filed a petition or claimed an interest 
in the assets.  The time for filing a petition has expired. 
Publication having been effected, and no claim or petition to adjudicate an 
interest having been filed, it is now appropriate for the Court to enter a Final Order 
of Forfeiture for the assets identified on page one, above. 
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The net proceeds from the forfeiture and sale of any specific assets will be 
credited to and reduce the defendant’s Order of Forfeiture. 
III. 
Conclusion 
 
WHEREFORE, the United States respectfully requests that, pursuant to 21 
U.S.C. § 853(n)(7) and Rule 32.2(c)(2) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, 
this Court enter a final order, forfeiting to the United States all right, title and interest 
in the assets, for disposition according to law, and vesting clear title to said property 
in the United States of America.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: 
Respectfully Submitted, 
 
KARIN HOPPMANN 
Acting United States Attorney 
 
 
 
s/Suzanne C. Nebesky                     
SUZANNE C. NEBESKY 
Assistant United States Attorney 
Florida Bar Number 59377 
400 N. Tampa Street, Suite 3200 
Tampa, Florida 33602 
(813) 274-6000 – telephone  
 
E-mail: suzanne.nebesky@usdoj.gov 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 
I hereby certify that on August 26, 2021, I electronically filed the foregoing 
with the Clerk of the Court by using the CM/ECF system which will send a notice of 
electronic filing to counsel of record. 
 
 
s/Suzanne C. Nebesky                    
   
 
 
SUZANNE C. NEBESKY  
Assistant United States Attorney 
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