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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ) Criminal No. 5:23-CR-357 (GTS)
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v. )
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CHRISTOPHER LLOYD TAYLOR, )
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Defendant. )
PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE OF SPECIFIC PROPERTY
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2023, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD TAYLOR (“the
defendant”), pled guilty to Count One of Information 5:23-CR-357 (GTS), for which the
government sought forfeiture pursuant to 26 U.S.C § 5872 and 28 U.S.C. § 2461(c); and
WHEREAS, the defendant also consented in his plea agreement to the forfeiture of any
firearm involved in any knowing commission of the offense of conviction set forth in Count One,
including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) one “Spikes Tactical” AR-15 style rifle bearing Model Number ST15, Serial
Number SHM008427, with a black metal barrel and a black tactical-style flashlight.
IT IS NOW HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED as follows:
1. The defendant shall forfeit to the United States all right, title and interest in the
following specific property:
(1) one “Spikes Tactical” AR-15 style rifle bearing Model Number ST15, Serial
Number SHM008427, with a black metal barrel and a black tactical-style flashlight.
2. Upon the entry of this Order, the United States Attorney General, or his designated
representative, is authorized to seize the property set forth above which is subject to forfeiture, and
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to conduct any proper discovery in accordance with Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(b)(3) and 21 U.S.C.
§ 853(g).
3. Upon entry of this Order, the United States is authorized to commence any
applicable proceeding to comply with statutes governing third-party rights, including giving notice
of this Order.
4. The United States shall publish notice of the Order and its intent to dispose of the
property in such a manner as the United States Attorney General, or his representative, may direct.
The United States may also, to the extent practicable, provide written notice to any person known
to have an alleged interest in the subject property.
5. The defendant shall not file or interpose any claim or assist others to file or
interpose any claim to the specific property set forth above in any administrative or judicial
proceeding. The defendant shall fully assist the government in effectuating the surrender and
forfeiture of this property to the United States. Furthermore, the defendant shall take whatever
steps necessary to ensure that clear title to the property passes to the United States, including the
execution of any and all documents needed to effectuate the surrender and forfeiture of this
property to the United States. If any third-party files a claim to the property, the defendant will
assist the government in defending such claims. If the property, or any portion thereof, is not
forfeited to the United States, the United States may seek to enforce this Order against any other
assets of the defendant up to the value of the missing property, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(p), the
Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, or any other applicable law.
6. The defendant executed a plea agreement in this case in which he knowingly and
voluntarily waives his right to any required notice concerning the forfeiture of the monies and/or
property forfeited hereunder, including notice set forth in an indictment or information. In
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addition, the defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives his right, if any, to a jury trial on the
forfeiture of the property and/or money forfeited hereunder, and waives all constitutional, legal
and equitable defenses to the forfeiture of same, including, but not limited to, any defenses based
on principles of double jeopardy, the Ex Post Facto clause of the United States Constitution, any
applicable statute of limitations, venue, or any defense under the Eighth Amendment, including a
claim of excessive fines.
7. Any person, other than the defendant, asserting a legal interest in any of the subject
property may, no later than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication on the official
government internet website, www.forfeiture.gov, or no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of
direct notice, if any, under Rule G(4)(a), whichever is earlier, petition the Court for a hearing
without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his or her claimed interest in the subject property, and
for an amendment of the order of forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6).
8. Any petition filed by a third-party asserting an interest in the subject property shall
be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the
petitioner’s right, title, or interest in the subject property, the time and circumstances of the
petitioner’s acquisition of the right, title or interest in the subject property, any additional facts
supporting the petitioner’s claim, and the relief sought.
9. After the disposition of any motion filed under Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(c)(1)(A) and
before a hearing on the petition, discovery may be conducted in accordance with the Federal Rules
of Civil Procedure upon a showing that such discovery is necessary or desirable to resolve factual
issues.
10. The United States shall have clear title to the subject property following the Court’s
disposition of all third-party interests or, if none, following the expiration of the period provided
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in Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(c)(1) incorporating 21 U.S.C. § 853(n), for the filing of third-party
petitions.
11. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(b)(4)(A), this Order shall become final as to the
defendant at the time of sentencing, or, where a written Plea Agreement has been entered, any time
after the issuance of this Preliminary Order of Forfeiture.
12. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(b)(4)(B), this Order of Forfeiture shall be made
part of the defendant’s sentence and included in the judgment.
13. The forfeiture of the property set forth above shall not be considered the payment
of a fine, penalty, restitution loss amount, or any income taxes that may be due, and shall survive
bankruptcy.
14. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce this Order, and to amend it as
necessary, pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(e).
Date:
Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby
United States District Court Judge