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United States of America v. $220,000 in United States Funds Seized From JPMorgan Chase Account -8290 et al

Case Summary

On 07/18/2024 United States of America filed a Forfeiture - Other Forfeiture lawsuit against 220,000 in United States Funds Seized From JPMorgan Chase Account -8290. This case was filed in U.S. District Courts, Washington Western District Court. The Judge overseeing this case is Richard A. Jones. The case status is Pending - Other Pending.
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Case Details

  • Case Number:

    2:24-CV-01068

  • Filing Date:

    07/18/2024

  • Case Status:

    Pending - Other Pending

  • Case Type:

    Forfeiture - Other Forfeiture

Judge Details

Presiding Judge

Richard A. Jones

 

Party Details

Plaintiff

United States of America

Claimants

Matthew Kleinsmith

MGK Ventures LLC

MRK Ventures LLC

Defendants

$220,000 in United States Funds Seized From JPMorgan Chase Account -8290 and Any Accrued Interest

$120,218.26 in United States Funds Seized From Capital One Account -5262 and Any Accrued Interest

Attorney/Law Firm Details

Plaintiff Attorney

Jehiel Isaac Baer

Claimant Attorney

Darwin P Roberts

 

Court Documents

#1

(#1) COMPLAINT - Verified Complaint for Forfeiture in Rem against defendant(s) $120,218.26 in United States Funds Seized From Capital One Account -5262 and Any Accrued Interest, $220,000 in United States Funds Seized From JPMorgan Chase Account -8290 and Any Accrued Interest Attorney Jehiel Isaac Baer added to party United States of America(pty:pla) filed by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Warrant of Arrest In Rem)(Baer, Jehiel) (No Fee Required) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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Civil Cover Sheet

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Warrant of Arrest In Rem

#2

(#2) NOTICE of Verified Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem re #1 Complaint,, ; filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Baer, Jehiel) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

#3

(#3) WARRANT of Arrest In Rem Electronically issued. (RE) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

#4

(#4) RETURN OF SERVICE by US Marshal's Office re: Warrant of Arrest in Rem (Dkt. #3 ) on 7/31/2024. (KRA) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

#5

(#5) NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Darwin P Roberts on behalf of Claimants Matthew Kleinsmith, MGK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

#6

(#6) NOTICE OF CLAIM ; filed by Claimants Matthew Kleinsmith, MGK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

#7

(#7) NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Darwin P Roberts on behalf of Claimant MRK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

#8

(#8) NOTICE OF CLAIM ; filed by Claimant MRK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

#9

(#9) CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by MRK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

#10

(#10) CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by MGK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

#11

(#11) DECLARATION of Publication (www.forfeiture.gov; July 24, 2024 - August 22, 2024) by Plaintiff United States of America (Baer, Jehiel) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

#12

(#12) ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND by Matthew Kleinsmith, MGK Ventures LLC.(Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

#13

(#13) ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND by MRK Ventures LLC.(Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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Docket Entries

09/10/2024
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Docket(#13) ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND by MRK Ventures LLC.(Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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09/10/2024
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Docket(#12) ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND by Matthew Kleinsmith, MGK Ventures LLC.(Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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08/23/2024
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Docket(#11) DECLARATION of Publication (www.forfeiture.gov; July 24, 2024 - August 22, 2024) by Plaintiff United States of America (Baer, Jehiel) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

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08/22/2024
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Docket(#10) CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by MGK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

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08/22/2024
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Docket(#9) CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by MRK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

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08/21/2024
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Docket(#8) NOTICE OF CLAIM ; filed by Claimant MRK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

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08/21/2024
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Docket(#7) NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Darwin P Roberts on behalf of Claimant MRK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

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08/21/2024
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Docket(#6) NOTICE OF CLAIM ; filed by Claimants Matthew Kleinsmith, MGK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

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08/21/2024
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Docket(#5) NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Darwin P Roberts on behalf of Claimants Matthew Kleinsmith, MGK Ventures LLC. (Roberts, Darwin) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

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08/06/2024
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Docket(#4) RETURN OF SERVICE by US Marshal's Office re: Warrant of Arrest in Rem (Dkt. #3 ) on 7/31/2024. (KRA) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

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07/23/2024
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Docket(#3) WARRANT of Arrest In Rem Electronically issued. (RE) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

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07/23/2024

DocketJudge Richard A. Jones added. (RE) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

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07/18/2024
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Docket(#2) NOTICE of Verified Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem re #1 Complaint,, ; filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Baer, Jehiel) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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07/18/2024
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Docket(#1) COMPLAINT - Verified Complaint for Forfeiture in Rem against defendant(s) $120,218.26 in United States Funds Seized From Capital One Account -5262 and Any Accrued Interest, $220,000 in United States Funds Seized From JPMorgan Chase Account -8290 and Any Accrued Interest Attorney Jehiel Isaac Baer added to party United States of America(pty:pla) filed by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Warrant of Arrest In Rem)(Baer, Jehiel) (No Fee Required) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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