The following excerpt is from Stephen v. Fox, No. 2:16-cv-2574 CKD P (E.D. Cal. 2017):
The imminent danger applies only if it is clear that the danger existed when the complaint was filed. Andrews v. Cervantes, 493 F.3d 1047, 1053 (9th Cir. 2007). Allegations of imminent danger that are overly speculative or fanciful may be rejected. Id. at 1057, n.11. Having reviewed the complaint, the undersigned finds that plaintiff has not credibly alleged "imminent danger of serious physical injury" under 1915(g).
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