United States v. $59,074.00 in U.S. Currency

OPINION ON MOTION FOR DISMISSAL AND RETURN OF CURRENCY

BROTMAN, District Judge.

This is a civil forfeiture action instituted by the United States Government (the “Government”). The Government seeks the forfeiture of $59,074 upon an allegation that the money is “proceeds traceable to the exchange of a controlled substance” punishable by more than one year’s imprisonment. A claim to the currency has been filed by Anthony Parker. Presently before the Court is a motion by claimant parker for: 1) dismissal of the complaint on the grounds that it fails to state a civil forfeiture claim with the…