Order — United States v. Ransome (Dkt. 39, W.D.N.C.)

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In this order signed January 25, 2023 and filed January 26, 2023 in United States v. Ransome (W.D.N.C., Case 3:21-cr-00022-RJC-DSC, Document 39), the Court rules on Joseph Ransome's pro se motion for an order to release frozen funds (Doc. No. 37) and the government's response (Doc. No. 38). The order notes that restitution of $44,172 imposed by the Court (Doc. No. 33) has been paid in full. It states that the defendant seeks release of funds frozen by NASA Federal Credit Union, but that the government reports the credit union froze the funds for reasons unrelated to the criminal proceeding. Finding that the defendant has not shown the Court has authority to order their release, the Court dismisses the motion.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                   WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
                                          CHARLOTTE DIVISION
                                           3:21-cr-00022-RJC-DSC

                USA                                       )
                           vs.                            )                   ORDER
                                                          )
                JOSEPH RANSOME                            )

                       THIS MATTER is before the Court upon motion of the defendant pro se

               requesting an order to release frozen funds, (Doc. No. 37), and the government’s

               response, (Doc. No. 38).

                       The Court imposed restitution in the amount of $44,172, (Doc. No. 33), which

               has been paid in full, (Doc. No. 37-1: Inmate Financial Responsibility Statement;

               Doc. No. 38: Response at 1). The defendant now seeks the release of funds frozen by

               NASA Federal Credit Union (NASA FCU). (Doc. No. 37 at 1). However, the

               government reports that NASA FCU has informed it that the funds are frozen for

               reasons unrelated to this criminal proceeding. (Doc. No. 38: Response at 1).

               Accordingly, the defendant has not shown that this Court has authority to order

               their release.

                       IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, that the defendant’s motion, (Doc. No. 37),

               is DISMISSED.

                       The Clerk is directed to certify copies of this order to the defendant and the

               United States Attorney.


Signed: January 25, 2023




                       Case 3:21-cr-00022-RJC-DSC Document 39 Filed 01/26/23 Page 1 of 1

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