Motion to Seal by Michon D Walker — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 83, S.D. Ga.)

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A Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal, Document 83, filed 06/04/24 in Case 1:23-cr-00021-JRH-BKE, United States of America v. Brandon Jamal Thurmond, Case No: 1:23cr00021-JRH-BKE-1, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia, Augusta Division, three pages. Michon Walker, Attorney for Brandon Jamal Thurmond, asks leave under Local Rule 79.7 to file under seal a Motion to Extend Time to Voluntary Surrender and Exhibits D-1, D-2 and D-3. The motion states that the motion to extend should be sealed permanently because it discloses sensitive information about a minor and medical information about the Defendant. It is dated the 4th day of April, 2024 and signed s/Michon Walker, with a certificate of service.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
AUGUSTA DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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                        V.
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CASE NO: 1:23cr00021-JRH-BKE-1
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BRANDON JAMAL THURMOND
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MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL
COMES NOW, Michon Walker, Attorney for Brandon Jamal Thurmond, and respectfully 
requests leave from the Court to file under seal a Motion to Extend Time to Voluntary Surrender and
Exhibit D-1, Exhibit D-2, and Exhibit D-3 pursuant to Local Rule 79.7 - Sealed Documents.
1.
The Motion to Extend Time to Voluntary Surrender should be sealed permanently. 
2.
The motion discloses sensitive information about a minor and medical information about the
Defendant.  See Exhibit D-1, Exhibit D-2, and Exhibit D-3.  Closure is essential.
3.      
Permanent sealing of the motion  is requested because temporary sealing is not adequate to
protect Brandon Jamal Thurmond’s right to privacy and non-disclosure of sensitive
information. 
WHEREFORE, we request an order from the Court approving Motion For Leave to File
Documents Under Seal.
This 4th day of April, 2024.
s/Michon  Walker
____________________________________
Michon  Walker, Attorney for Defendant
GA Bar No: 732413
Arthur L. Walker and Associates, LLC
P.O. Box 64
Sandersville, GA 31082
(706) 210-4355
mwalker@arthurlwalker.com
Case 1:23-cr-00021-JRH-BKE     Document 83     Filed 06/04/24     Page 1 of 3

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
AUGUSTA DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
:
:
                        V.
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CASE NO: 1:23cr00021-JRH-BKE-1
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BRANDON JAMAL THURMOND
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 
I, Michon Walker, hereby certify that on this 4th day of June, 2024, a copy of the foregoing Motion
For Leave to File Documents Under Seal was sent to the United States Attorney’s Office via
electronic notice.
United States Attorney
Southern Judicial District of Georgia
Attn: Jill E. Steinberg
22 Barnard Street
Suite 300
Savannah, GA 31401
Jennifer Stanley
jennifer.stanley@usdoj.gov
Patricia Green Rhodes
patricia.rhodes@usdoj.gov
This 4th day of June, 2024.
s/Michon  Walker
____________________________________
Michon  Walker, Attorney for Defendant
GA Bar No: 732413
Arthur L. Walker and Associates, LLC
P.O. Box 64
Sandersville, GA 31082
(706) 210-4355
mwalker@arthurlwalker.com
Case 1:23-cr-00021-JRH-BKE     Document 83     Filed 06/04/24     Page 2 of 3

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
AUGUSTA DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
:
:
                        V.
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CASE NO: 1:23cr00021-JRH-BKE-1
:
BRANDON JAMAL THURMOND
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ORDER ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL
The motion of Attorney Michon Walker seeking leave to file documents under seal having
been filed with the Court, and no objection to said motion having been filed, it is
ORDERED that the Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal is hereby GRANTED.
[END OF DOCUMENT]
Order Prepared By:
s/Michon  Walker                                   
Michon Walker, Attorney for Defendant
GA Bar No: 732413
Arthur L. Walker and Associates, LLC
P.O. Box 64
Sandersville, GA 31082
(706) 210-4355
mwalker@arthurlwalker.com
Case 1:23-cr-00021-JRH-BKE     Document 83     Filed 06/04/24     Page 3 of 3

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