United States v. Riedl

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR STAY OF FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE PENDING APPEAL

KAY, District Judge.

BACKGROUND

On November 24, 1999, Brigitte Riedl (“Defendant”) was convicted by a jury of one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, two counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine, one count of distributing cocaine, and five counts of money laundering. The jury additionally found by special verdict that nine properties owned by Defendant were involved in the money laundering offenses and were subject to forfeiture to the United States.

On December 20,1999,…