United States v. $109,179 in United States Currency, Leonard C. Maggio, Claimant-Appellant

T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judge:

Leonard Maggio appeals the district court’s judgment of forfeiture against defendant of $109,179 in U.S. currency. Maggio challenges, on Fourth Amendment grounds, the actions of police officers which ultimately led to the discovery of the currency. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm.

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On July 5, 1984, after an individual named Robert Kalatschan was advised by motel staff that he had to vacate Room 320, 1 two hotel maids cleaning Room 320 discovered a large plastic bag containing a white powdery substance, as well as blood splatters on the…