DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan detained a murder defendant who was non-compliant with the conditions of his release at a hearing on Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan maintained the release order of a murder defendant, adding drug testing to the conditions of release on Oct. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan released a murder defendant in a 30-year-old case after the prosecution requested more time to gather witnesses during a hearing on June 25. Read more »

A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective, who interviewed a homicide defendant testified before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan in a hearing on June 12.  William Ransford, 59, is charged with first-degree and second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the fatal strangulation of Debra McManus, 39, at the 400 block of Trenton Street, SE on Oct. Read more »

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During a felony arraignment on May 26, the prosecution argued the defense made "bold allegations" claiming the wrongful use of the defendant's medical records and not providing him adequate healthcare. Read more »

The defense filed a motion for dismissal in a murder case after claiming the prosecution violated a suspect’s right to privacy guaranteed under the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).  William Ransford, 59, is charged with second-degree murder in in the death of Debra McManus, 39, on Oct. Read more »

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