9/WW = 9 counts under (US CODE 18) of criminal forfeiture? 18-2323. He would need a lawyer to fight that as it would take place before any trial of the crimes he is accused of. Just a thought

Q said formally retained counsel. This is significant because it changes the interaction with attorney. No doubt he has sought advise from counsel, but when an attorney makes it formal, they send a notice to either the opposing party or file it in Court in a Notice of Appearance. Some legal action has happened and it is most likely in the sealed Court actions ( aka indictments ) for IL.

Any Anons with a pacer account to check IL Federal Court for sealed cases on the docket in the month of February?