United States v. Approximately $7,500.00 in U.S. Currency

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, No. 2:19-cv-00738-TLN-CKD Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS APPROXIMATELY $7,500.00 IN U.S.

CURRENCY,

15 Defendant. 16 I. Introduction This case was referred to the undersigned pursuant to Local Rule 302(c)(19) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). The United States of America (“Government”) brings this in rem action seeking forfeiture, under 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6), of the defendant $7,500 (“defendant currency”) as money furnished or intended to be furnished in exchange for a controlled substance. Pending before the court is the Government’s motion for entry of default judgment (ECF No. 12), which was submitted without a hearing under Local Rule 540(d). No opposition has been received. Upon review of the motion, supporting documents, and good cause appearing, the court now issues the following findings and recommendations. II. Background This case is proceeding on the verified complaint for forfeiture in rem…