United States v. Huntly
2:25-cr-00183
| D. Nev. | Jul 25, 2025Background
- Mary Huntly pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and pay/receive health care kickbacks in violation of federal law.
- She agreed in her plea to criminal forfeiture of certain assets, including a future calculation of an in personam money judgment.
- The specific property subject to forfeiture has not yet been identified; the amount of the forfeiture money judgment also remains to be calculated.
- The government moved for preliminary forfeiture to include any assets traceable to the illegal conduct as defined in applicable federal statutes.
- The court entered a preliminary order stating that when the forfeitable property is identified, it will be seized and forfeited to the United States.
- All possessory, ownership, and other interests held by Huntly in such property are deemed forfeited and vested in the United States pending further court order.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forfeiture of property traceable to crime | All assets tied to the offense must be forfeited | Agreed in plea | Granted—property with requisite nexus may be forfeited |
| Imposing in personam forfeiture money judgment | Defendant must pay at least amount traceable to crime | Agreed in plea | Granted—judgment to be calculated under statutes |
| Seizure of as-yet-unidentified assets | Court should allow future forfeiture of new assets | Agreed in plea | Granted—future orders may amend forfeiture as needed |
| Vesting title and rights in the United States | US should hold full title to forfeited property | Agreed in plea | Granted—rights transferred to government upon identification |
Key Cases Cited
(No key cases with official reporter citations were cited in this opinion.)
