Opinion
CR 23-45-M-DWM
06-04-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. BRYAN MICHAEL BALOG, Defendant.
ORDER
Donald W. Molloy District Judge
The United States has filed an Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture. (Doc. 43.) Defendant Bryan Michael Balog entered into a plea agreement that provides a factual basis and cause to issue a forfeiture order under 18 U.S.C. § 2253(a).
Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED:
THAT the United States' motion (Doc. 43) is GRANTED;
THAT Defendant Balog's interest in the following property is forfeited to the United States in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 2253(a):
(1) One Plus cell phone (S/N: 865208042410244);
(2) Samsung Galaxy S7 (S/N: 35530174507644);
(3) Montech custom PC tower (S/N: JT20007271068);
(4) Iomega external storage (S/N: 801130168383); and
(5) PYN solid state drive (S/N: PYN20162178980202317).
THAT HSI, the United States Marshalls Service, or a designated subcustodian is directed to seize the property subject to forfeiture and further to make a return as provided by law;
THAT the United States will provide written notice to all third parties asserting a legal interest in any of the above-described property and will post on an official government internet site (www.forfeiture.gov) for at least 30 consecutive days as required by Rule G(4)(a)(iv)(C) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions, of the Court's preliminary order and the United States' intent to dispose of the property in such manner as the Attorney General may direct, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 982(b)(1) and 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1), and to make its return to this Court that such action has been completed; and
THAT upon adjudication of all third-party interests, if any, the Court will enter a final order of forfeiture.