United States v. Jewelry Valued at Approx 86,148

1 The Hon. Jamal N. Whitehead 7 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON AT SEATTLE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NO. CV25-567-JNW 11 Plaintiff, 12 v. DEFAULT JUDGMENT OF JEWELRY VALUED AT FORFEITURE APPROXIMATELY $86,148, et al., 15 Defendants.

17 This matter comes before the Court on the United States’ Motion for Default Judgment of Forfeiture (the “Motion”), for the following property (collectively, the “Defendant Property”): a. Jewelry valued at approximately $86,148 (the “Defendant Jewelry”), further 21 described as: 22 i. One custom “Big 44” pave pendant with diamonds, valued at 23 approximately $39,279; 24 ii. One cable link pave diamond necklace, valued at approximately $24,891; 25 iii. One custom “Money” pave diamond pendant, valued at approximately 26 $11,524; 27 iv. One solid 18.5-inch rope chain, valued at approximately $2,615; 1 v. One custom “Mitch” pendant with diamonds, valued at approximately 2 $5,552; and 3 vi. One solid 20-inch rope chain, valued at approximately $2,737; and b. Firearms (the “Defendant Firearms”), further described as: 5 i. One Taurus handgun, serial number TG057438; 6 ii. One Century Arms Micro Draco 7.62x39mm rifle, serial number PMD- 7 14526-19; 8 iii. One American Tactical .300 Blackout rifle, serial number NS175414; and 9 iv. One Glock 22 pistol, serial number AANU433.

10 The Court, having reviewed the Motion, as well as the other pleadings and papers filed in this matter, hereby FINDS entry of a Default Judgment of Forfeiture is appropriate because: 13 1. The United States has properly served, by direct notice reasonably calculated to reach identified potential claimants and by publication, all potential claimants, as required by Rule G(4) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions (“Supplemental Rules”) (see Dkt. Nos. 2, 5, 8, 9, 11); 18 2. No person has filed a claim to the above-captioned property within the required period provided by Supplemental Rules G(4) and G(5) or otherwise appeared in this case; 21 3. On July 14, 2025, the Clerk of Court entered default against all potential claimants (see Dkt. No. 10); 23 4. The factors set forth in Eitel v. McCool, 782 F.2d 1470, 1471-72 (9th Cir. 1986), weigh in favor of entry of default judgment.

25 Now, therefore, a Default Judgment of Forfeiture is ENTERED, as follows: 1 l. The above-described Defendant Jewelry is fully and finally condemned and || forfeited to the United States, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6), as proceeds, and || property traceable to proceeds, from the illegal distribution of controlled substances; 4 2. The above-described Defendant Firearms are fully and finally condemned || and forfeited to the United States, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6), as property that || facilitated, and was intended to facilitate, the illegal distribution of, and possession with || the intent to distribute, controlled substances; 8 2. Hereinafter, no right, title, or interest in the Defendant Property shall exist || in any party, other than in the United States; and 10 3. The United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of || Investigation, and/or its agents and representatives, shall dispose of the Defendant || Property as permitted by governing law.

13 It is so ORDERED.

15 DATED this 22nd day of September, 2025.

18 doit ble — HON. JAMAL N. WHITEHEAD 19 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE |} || // Order of Default Judgment of Forfeiture - 3 UNITED STATES ATTORNEY United States v. Jewelry Valued at Approximately $86,148, et al. statin \ Woekna ee CV25-567-IN W (O06) &52_7070 Presented by: s/Karyn S. Johnson KARYN S. JOHNSON Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney’s Office 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220 Seattle, Washington 98101 Phone: (206) 553-2462 Fax: (206) 553-6934 [email protected]