Sam Vah v. Jeremy Bean, et al.

Opinion

SAM VAH, Case No. 2:24-cv-01768-GMN-DJA 4 Petitioner, ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO SEAL AND MOTION FOR 5] _ v. EXTENSION OF TIME 6], JEREMY BEAN, ef al., [ECF Nos. 38, 42, 44] 7 Respondents. 8 9 This matter comes before this Court on Respondents’ Motions to Seal Petitioner Sam Vah’s Presentence Investigation Report and Presentence Investigation Statement. (ECF Nos. 38, 42.) Having reviewed and considered the matter in accordance with Kamakana v. City and County of 12) Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172 (9th Cir. 2006), and its progeny, this Court finds that a compelling need protect Vah’s safety, privacy, and/or personal identifying information outweighs the public 14 interest in open access to court records. 15 This matter also comes before this Court on Vah’s Motion for a 60-Day Extension of Time to file his opposition to Respondents’ Motion to Dismiss. (ECF No. 44.) This is Vah’s first request 17 for an extension of this deadline. This Court finds that good cause exists to grant the Motion. 18 It is therefore Ordered that the Motions to Seal Documents (ECF Nos. 38, 42) are granted. Exhibits 77 and 78 (ECF Nos. 39-1 and 39-2) are considered properly filed under seal. 20 It is further Ordered that the Motion for Extension of Time (ECF No. 44) is granted. Vah 21} has up to and including April 13, 2026, to file his opposition. 22 Dated: February 23, 2026 if, Gloria M. rs arro, Judge United States District Court