In a one-page motion dated Aug. 31, 2009, U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Alex R. Munson said he found good cause to grant the government’s motion.
Munson said upon payment of the agreed costs and fees, Pelisamen’s vehicle will be released into the custody of the lein-holder, Joeten Motors Company.
Any money obtained from the sale of the vehicle over the amount that is due to Joeten Motors will be forfeited and applied toward any restitution that may be imposed on Pelisamen during his sentencing.
This includes the amount left unpaid on the vehicle, plus interest, repair costs and storage fees payable to the U.S. Marshal Service.
The U.S. government has determined that the value of the vehicle, less costs of storage and disposal, is substantially less than the amount owed to Joeten.
The federal court will hear Pelisamen’s motion for a new trial and motion to revoke pre-trial release at 8:30 a.m. today.
Last July, Pelisamen was found guilty of money laundering and wire fraud.
He will be sentenced on Sept. 29, 2009.
