IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

PANAMA CITY DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

v. CASE NUMBER: 5:10mj131-LB 

FONDA SIDNEY SYFRETT 

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ORDER

Before me is the Application of the United States for an extension to the Temporary 

Restraining Order issued by this Court on August 17, 2010, pursuant to Title 18, United States 

Code, Section 982 as incorporated, by reference, Title 21, United States Code, Section 853(e), 

and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court:

1. That on August 16, 2010, the United States filed a Criminal Complaint against the 

Defendant alleging that she has defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs (hereinafter 

“VA”) by accepting payments from the VA due to her mother, after her mother’s death, in 

violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1341 and 641. As part of the process of filing 

a criminal case, the United States submitted an affidavit establishing probable cause that the 

Defendant committed the crimes charged. 

2. That the United States has moved, ex parte, for a Temporary Restraining Order 

pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853(e)(1)(B), as incorporated by reference in 

Title 18, United States Code, Section 982(b)(1), to preserve the status quo and prevent the 

Defendant, or her agents, servants, employees, attorneys, family members, and those persons in 

active concert or participation with her from withdrawing, assigning, pledging, distributing, 

giving away, encumbering or otherwise participating in the disposal of, or removal from the 

jurisdiction of this Court, with the intent to conceal and hide, funds presently in a bank account 
at Tyndall Federal Credit Union, or attempting or completing any action that would affect or 

diminish the value of these assets. 

3. That based upon the Criminal Complaint, the supporting affidavit, and the 

Application submitted by the United States, reasonable cause has been shown for the entry of a 

restraining order to preserve the property.

4. That on August 17, 2010, this Court issued a Temporary Restraining 

Order upon funds currently in a bank account in the Defendant’s name at Tyndall Federal Credit 

Union. The Temporary Restraining Order was to remain in effect for not more than fourteen 

(14) days, unless extended by order of this Court or upon agreement by the Defendant as 

required by Title 18, United States Code, § 853(e)(2).

5. That on August 25, 2010, a Joint Stipulation was executed between the 

United States and the Defendant, whereas both parties agreed to the entry of an order continuing 

to enjoin the Defendant or anyone acting on her behalf from taking any action with $93,648.00 

currently on deposit with the Tyndall Federal Credit Union account maintained by the Defendant 

until such time as the Court resolves the pending criminal charges. Both parties have agreed to 

take no action with respect to $93,648.00 on deposit with Tyndall Federal Credit Union without 

prior permission of this Court, during the pendency of this action. Both parties further agree that 

the Defendant is permitted to access any funds which the Defendant has on deposit with Tyndall 

Federal Credit Union so long as the funds are separate and apart and/or in excess of the 

$93,648.00. Both parties have also agreed that the execution of the stipulation by the Defendant 

in no way admits, stipulates to, agrees with, or otherwise makes any representation whatsoever 

regarding the allegations contained within the complaint or any subsequent information or 

indictment.
IT IS ORDERED that the Temporary Restraining Order previously issued as to 

$93,648.00 currently in a bank account in the Defendant’s name at Tyndall Federal Credit Union 

is extended and shall remain in effect until such time as this Court resolves the pending criminal 

charges pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, § 853(e)(1). 

ORDERED on August 31, 2010.

/s/Richard Smoak 

RICHARD SMOAK

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE