Government Appeals Carlos Rafael Forfeiture Decision to First Circuit Court of Appeals

November 1, 2017 (Saving Seafood) — The government prosecution in the Carlos Rafael case has filed notice that they are appealing Judge Young’s decision on forfeiture to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, as well as Judge Young’s memorandum denying the government’s motion for reconsideration.

The appeal can be read here.

For more information on the Carlos Rafael verdict:

Judge denies feds’ motion for Carlos Rafael to forfeit more vessels, permits

Judge issues forfeiture order in Rafael case