USA v. YANEZ-PINEDA, et al

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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: 	CASE NO.: 3:25-CR-10 (TES)
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v. 	:
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HALIE MONEY, a/k/a HALIE SERDA 	:
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Defendant 	:
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PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE
WHEREAS, 	on 	May 	4, 	2026, 	Defendant 	Halie 	Money, 	a/k/a 	Halie 	Serda
(hereinafter “Money” or “Defendant”), pled guilty to Count One of the Superseding
Indictment charging her with Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, in
violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846, in connection with Title 21, United
States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)(vi) and (b)(1)(A)(viii);
AND WHEREAS, the Superseding Indictment contained a generic Forfeiture
Notice, pursuant to which the United States sought forfeiture under Title 21, United
States Code, Section 853, of any property, real or personal, used, or intended to be used
in any manner or part to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, the offense(s);
AND WHEREAS, on February 11, 2026, the United States filed a Notice of Bill of
Particulars for Forfeiture of Property as to the Superseding Indictment, giving the
Defendant notice that upon conviction of the offense in violation of Title 21, United States
Code, Section 846, in connection with Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1),
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
ATHENS DIVISION
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FIREARMS/AMMUNITION/DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE
A. One (1) Glock, Model: 23, .40 caliber pistol, Serial Number: BWTP277;
B. 	One (1) Palmetto State Armory, Model: PA-15, multi-caliber rifle, Serial
Number: SCNL243661;
C. One (1) Palmetto State Armory, Model: PA-15, multi-caliber rifle, Serial
Number: SCD437895;
D. One (1) Radical Firearms, Model: RF-15, multi-caliber pistol, Serial Number:
23-100910;
E. 	One (1) Integrity Arms, Model: IA-15, multi-caliber rifle, Serial Number:
SF5167;
F. 	Twenty-four (24) rounds of 9mm ammunition;
G. Forty-five (45) rounds of .40 caliber ammunition;
H. Six (6) rounds of .45 caliber ammunition;
I. 	Two (2) rounds of .300 Blackout ammunition;
J. 	One (1) magazine;
(b)(1)(A)(vi), and (b)(1)(A)(viii) set forth in Count One of the Superseding Indictment, the
Defendant, shall forfeit to the United States of America pursuant to Title 21, United States
Code, Section 853, any property, real or personal, used, or intended to be used in any
manner or part to commit, or to facilitate the commission of the offense(s), including, but
not limited to the following:
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K. Twenty-one (21) rounds of .40 caliber ammunition;
L. 	Twenty-eight (28) rounds of .223 caliber ammunition;
M. Ten (10) rounds of 5.56 ammunition;
N. Three (3) magazines;
O. Twelve (12) rounds of .40 caliber ammunition;
P. 	Twelve (12) rounds of .40 caliber ammunition;
Q. Thirteen (13) rounds of .40 caliber ammunition;
R. One (1) magazine;
S. 	Thirty-one (31) rounds of 5.56mm ammunition;
T. One (1) magazine;
U. Nineteen (19) rounds of .300 Blackout ammunition;
V. One (1) magazine;
W. Thirty (30) rounds of 5.56mm ammunition;
X. One (1) magazine;
Y. Thirty-one rounds of 5.56mm ammunition;
Z. One (1) 40mm Model: M203, grenade launcher;
AA. 	One (1) Glock, Model: 43X, 9mm pistol, Serial Number: CBAE687;
BB. 	One (1) Glock 43X magazine; and
CC. 	Eight (8) rounds of 9mm ammunition;
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the “subject property”);
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AND WHEREAS, the United States has filed a Motion and Memorandum for the
Issuance of a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture seeking the forfeiture of the subject
property;
AND WHEREAS, the Court has determined, based on the evidence already in the
record, that (1) Defendant has an ownership interest in the subject property; (2) that the
property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853; and (3) that the United States
has established the requisite nexus between the aforesaid offense(s) and the subject
property;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED
THAT:
1. Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853, 18 U.S.C. § 3554, and Rule 32.2(b), Federal Rules
of Criminal Procedure, the Court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the
United States has demonstrated the required nexus between the subject property and the
offense(s) of conviction and the subject property is hereby forfeited to the United States.
2. Upon the entry of this Order, in accordance with FED. R. CRIM. P. 32.2(b)(3),
the Attorney General (or a designee) is authorized to seize the subject property, and to
conduct any discovery that may assist in identifying, locating or disposing of the subject
property, and to commence any applicable proceeding to comply with statutes governing
third-party rights, including giving notice of this Order.
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R. C RIM. P. 32.2(c)(2).
6. 	Any petition filed by a third-party asserting an interest in the subject
property shall be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury, and shall set forth the
nature and extent of the petitioner=s right, title or interest in the subject property, the time
and circumstances of the petitioner=s acquisition of the right, title or interest in the subject
property, any additional facts supporting the petitioner=s claim and the relief sought.
3. The United States shall publish notice of the Order and its intent to dispose
of the subject property in such a manner as the United States Attorney General (or his
designee) may direct. The United States may also, to the extent practicable, provide
written notice to any person known to have an alleged interest in the subject property.
4. Any person, other than the above-named Defendant, asserting a legal
interest in the subject property must, within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice, or no
later than sixty (60) days from the first day of publication on the official internet
government forfeiture site, www.forfeiture.gov, whichever is earlier, petition the Court for
a hearing without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his alleged interest in the subject
property, and for an amendment of the Order of Forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. ' 853(n).
5. Pursuant to FED. R. CRIM. P. 32.2(b)(4), this Preliminary Order of
Forfeiture shall become final as to the Defendant at the time of sentencing and shall
be made part of the sentence and included in the judgment. If no third-party files a
timely claim, this Order shall become the Final Order of Forfeiture, as provided by FED.
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SO ORDERED, this ______ day of ______________, 2026.
TILMAN E. SELF, III, JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
PREPARED BY:
WILLIAM R. KEYES
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
/s/ Julius J. Jefferson
JULIUS J. JEFFERSON
Texas Bar Number 24087797
Assistant United States Attorney
7. After the disposition of any motion filed under FED. R. CRIM. P. 32.2(c)(1)(A)
and before a hearing on the petition, discovery may be conducted in accordance with the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure upon a showing that such discovery is necessary or
desirable to resolve factual issues.
8. The United States shall have clear title to the subject property following the
Court=s disposition of all third-party interests, or if none, following the expiration of the
period provided in 21 U.S.C. ' 853(n), for the filing of third-party petitions.
9. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce this Order, and to amend it as
necessary, pursuant to FED. R. CRIM. P. 32.2(e).
26th June
s/Tilman E. Self, III
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