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GG 87-40596 87-41572 87-41578 WV Re Chicago report of ‘Gi yy dated 6/20/74. . For information of the Bureau and Dallas Office, on September 5, 1974, subject appeared in United States District Court (USDC), Chicago, Illinois. At that time the RICO counts in the indictment against the subject were dismissed by the Government. It is noted that these counts were dismissed inasmuch as the Government could not provide a "pattern" in connection with the subject receiving the stolen merchandise out of Dallas, Texas. At the time the USDC set the date of September 16, 1974, for the date to set a trial date in connection with this matter, On September 6, 1974, the Internal Revemue Service (IRS) seized LEWIN's entire jewelry stock which they planned to subsequently auction to satisfy an outstanding judgment in the amount of $156,000 which they claimed LEWIN owes the United States Government. The IRS is cooperating with the Bureau and the Chicago Office will have another opportunity to examine LEWIN's jewelry. It is noted that from a cursory inspection of the jewelry seized by IRS it would appear that there are apparently numerous pieces, primarily rings, which were not made available by LEWIN, for appraise in accordance with a court order subsequent to his indictment in connection with the RICO statute. The Strike Force Attorney has been apprised of this fact and indicates that if there are a sub- stantial number of valuable pieces that had not been made available, by LEWIN, this information will be made known to the court as it would appear LEWIN was in contempt of court. ; ; The Bureau and Dallas will be kept advised of all pertinent developments in this matter.