United States v. One 1992 Lexus Sc400 Vin Jt8uz30c2n0017133

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

NORDBERG, Senior District Judge.

The government is seeking forfeiture of a car, a diamond tennis bracelet, and a diamond ring that were given as presents to claimant Keshia Oates by her boyfriend Vernon Harrison, who is a convicted narcotics trafficker. This court previously held a hearing and determined that there was probable cause to believe that these three properties were purchased with money from Harrison’s illegal drug dealing and therefore are forfeitable as “proceeds” under 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6).

Thereafter, Keshia Oates filed a motion for summary judgment.…