Ryans v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseAppellant Vernon Ryans and Sandy Washington, Jeremy Williams and Andre Madison were all indicted for malice murder, felony murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection with the shooting death of Jeffrey Ellison. Appellant was separately indicted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, but that charge was nolle prossed. Appellant was tried separately, and Madison testified against him. The jury found Appellant guilty on the remaining charges. On appeal of his conviction to the Supreme Court, Appellant argued the trial court erred by allowing certain testimony, and in denying his motion for a mistrial after his character was allegedly placed into issue improperly. Finding no error in the trial court record, the Supreme Court affirmed.
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