USA v. Amenta-Aguilar et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
KEVIN Y. AMENTA-AGUILAR,
Defendant.
8:24CR85
PRELIMINARY ORDER
OF FORFEITURE
This matter is before the Court upon the government’s Motion for Preliminary Order
of Forfeiture (Filing No. 363). 	The Court has carefully reviewed the record in this case
and finds as follows:
1. 	On October 23, 2025, defendant Kevin Y. Amenta-Aguilar (“Amenta-
Aguilar”), pleaded guilty to Count I of the Indictment (Filing No. 1) and admitted the
Forfeiture Allegation. 	Count I charged Amenta-Aguilar with conspiracy to possess with
intent to distribute more than 500 grams of a mixture of methamphetamine; a violation of
21 U.S.C. § 846.
2. 	The Forfeiture Allegation sought forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853, of
$3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United States currency; $4,000 in United States
currency; $784 in United States currency; $14,955 in United States currency; and a 2006
Silver Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN: KM8SC73E36U108853, as property constituting, or
derived from, any proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as the result of such offense
and any property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to
facilitate the commission of, the offense.
3. 	Based on Amenta-Aguilar’s guilty plea and admission, Amenta-Aguilar
forfeits his interest in the $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United States
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currency; $4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United States currency; $14,955 in
United 	States 	currency; 	and 	a 	2006 	Silver 	Hyundai 	Santa 	Fe, 	VIN:
KM8SC73E36U108853, and the government is entitled to possession of any interest
Amenta-Aguilar has in the $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United States
currency; $4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United States currency; $14,955 in
United 	States 	currency; 	and 	a 	2006 	Silver 	Hyundai 	Santa 	Fe, 	VIN:
KM8SC73E36U108853, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853.
4. 	The government ’s Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture is granted.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. 	The government’s Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture (Filing
No. 363) is granted.
2. 	Based upon the Forfeiture Allegation of the Indictment (Filing No. 1) and
Amenta-Aguilar’s guilty plea and admission, the government is hereby
authorized to seize the $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United
States currency; $4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United States
currency; $14,955 in United States currency; and a 2006 Silver Hyundai
Santa Fe, VIN: KM8SC73E36U108853.
3. 	Amenta-Aguilar’s interest in the $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in
United States currency; $4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United
States currency; $14,955 in United States currency; and a 2006 Silver
Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN: KM8SC73E36U108853, is hereby forfeited to the
government for disposition in accordance with the law, subject to the
provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1).
4. 	The $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United States currency;
$4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United States currency; $14,955
in United States currency; and a 2006 Silver Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN:
KM8SC73E36U108853, is to be held by the government in its secure
custody and control.
5. 	Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1), the government shall publish for at least
thirty consecutive days on an official internet government forfeiture site,
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www.forfeiture.gov, notice of this Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, notice of
publication evidencing the government’s intent to dispose of the $3,300 in
United States currency; $7,924 in United States currency; $4,000 in United
States currency; $784 in United States currency; $14,955 in United States
currency; 	and 	a 	2006 	Silver 	Hyundai 	Santa 	Fe, 	VIN:
KM8SC73E36U108853, in such manner as the Attorney General may direct,
and notice that any person, other than Amenta-Aguilar, having or claiming a
legal interest in the $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United States
currency; $4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United States currency;
$14,955 in United States currency; and a 2006 Silver Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN:
KM8SC73E36U108853, must file a Petition with the Court within thirty days
of the final publication of notice or of receipt of actual notice, whichever is
earlier.
6. 	The published notice shall state the Petition referred to in Paragraph 5, above,
shall be for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of the Petitioner’s interest in
the $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United States currency;
$4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United States currency; $14,955
in United States currency; and a 2006 Silver Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN:
KM8SC73E36U108853, 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 $3,300 in United States currency; $7,924 in United States
currency; $4,000 in United States currency; $784 in United States currency;
$14,955 in United States currency; and a 2006 Silver Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN:
KM8SC73E36U108853, and any additional facts supporting the Petitioner’s
claim and the relief sought.
7. 	The government may also, to the extent practicable, provide direct written
notice to any person known to have an interest in the $3,300 in United States
currency; 	$7,924 	in 	United 	States 	currency; 	$4,000 	in 	United 	States
currency; $784 in United States currency; $14,955 in United States currency;
and a 2006 Silver Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN: KM8SC73E36U108853, as a
substitute for published notice as to those persons so notified.
8. 	Upon adjudication of all third-party interests, this Court will enter a Final
Order of Forfeiture pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n), in which all interests will
be addressed.
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Dated this 7th day of November 2025.
BY THE COURT:
Robert F. Rossiter, Jr.
Chief United States District Judge
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