USA v. Mayot

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
SEBIT MAYOT,
Defendant.
8:25-CR-172
PRELIMINARY ORDER OF
FORFEITURE
This matter is before the Court on the Government’s Motion for Preliminary Order of
Forfeiture. Filing 30. The Court has reviewed the record in this case and, being duly advised in the
premises, finds as follows:
1. On October 14, 2025, the Court held a change of plea hearing for the defendant and the
defendant entered a plea of guilty to Counts I and II of the Indictment and admitted to the Forfeiture
Allegation of the Indictment. Filing 23 (Text Minute Entry); Filing 25 (Plea Agreement). The Court
subsequently accepted the defendant’s plea of guilty. Filing 32.
2. Count I of the Indictment charged the defendant with violating 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1)
and 841(b)(1). Filing 1 at 1.
3. Count II of the Indictment charged the defendant with violating 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1)
and 924(a)(8). Filing 1 at 1.
4. The Forfeiture Allegation sought forfeiture, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and
924(a)(8) and 28 U.S.C. § 2461(c), of any firearms, ammunition, and any and all optics, attachments,
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and accessories involved in the commission of the offenses, including a .380 Ruger LCP II semi-
automatic handgun and loaded magazine. Filing 1 at 2.
5. By virtue of his guilty plea and admission to the Forfeiture Allegation, the defendant has
forfeited his interest in the above-referenced property, and the Government is entitled to possession
of any interest the defendant has in the property pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)
and 28 U.S.C. § 2461(c).
6. The Government’s Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture should be granted.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. The Government’s Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, Filing 30, is granted.
2. Based upon the Forfeiture Allegation of the Indictment, Filing 1, and the defendant’s
guilty plea and admission to the Forfeiture Allegation, the Government is hereby authorized to seize
the .380 Ruger LCP II semi-automatic handgun and loaded magazine.
3. The defendant’s interest in the .380 Ruger LCP II semi-automatic handgun and loaded
magazine 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 .380 Ruger LCP II semi-automatic handgun and loaded magazine are 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, www.forfeiture.gov, notice of
this Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, notice of publication evidencing the Government’s intent to
dispose of the property in such manner as the Attorney General may direct, and notice that any
person, other than the defendant, having or claiming a legal interest in the property must file a
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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 that the Petition referred to in Paragraph 5, above, shall
be for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of the Petitioner’s interest in the 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 property 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 property 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.
Dated this 6th day of November, 2025.
BY THE COURT:
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Brian C. Buescher
United States District Judge
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