FLAUM, Circuit Judge.
This appeal follows Jadwiga Malewicka's conviction for structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements in violation of 31 U.S.C. § 5324(a)(3). Malewicka raises two issues on appeal. First, she argues that the amount she is required to forfeit, $279,500.00, is excessive in violation of the Eighth Amendment. Next, she argues that the ostrich instruction given at trial was improper. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.
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