United States of America v. Approximately fifty-five new-in-box Apple iPhones et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
CASE NO. 3:20-CV-511-DCK
THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE COURT on the parties’ “Joint Status Report”
(Document No. 38) filed May 30, 2024. The parties have consented to Magistrate Judge
jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), and immediate review is appropriate.
The parties indicate that they seek a “continuing stay at least until the later of sentencing
or issuance of a final order of forfeiture in United States v. Rhami Mahmod Mhana (W.D.N.C.
3:22CR78, Doc. 52), and ideally until conclusion of any appeal of the criminal case.” (Document
No. 38, pp. 1-2). For the time being, the undersigned will grant a continuing stay of the case.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that this case is STAYED until otherwise ordered by
the Court.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )
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Plaintiff, )
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APPROXIMATELY FIFTY-FIVE NEW-IN-
BOX APPLE IPHONES, APPROXIMATELY
FIFTY-TWO NEW-IN-BOX APPLE
IPHONES, APPROXIMATELY $178,582 IN
UNITED STATES CURRENCY, and
APPROXIMATELY $20,536.20 IN FUNDS,
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Defendants,
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PROTOCOL BUSINESS GROUP, INC.,
Claimant.
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Case 3:20-cv-00511-DCK Document 39 Filed 05/30/24 Page 1 of 2

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for the parties shall file a Joint Status Report
on or before July 28, 2024, and every sixty (60) days thereafter until this case is closed or
otherwise ordered by the Court.
SO ORDERED. Signed: May 30, 2024
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