Michael Ray Townsend death investigation grand jury transcripts released

November 4th, 2021

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office published a transcript of the grand jury proceedings in the death investigation of Michael Ray Townsend was posted to the District Attorney’s website.

Upon return of a “not true bill” (see press release) in this matter by the grand jury, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion with the presiding court to create and release a transcript of the grand jury proceedings recorded pursuant to ORS 132.260(1).

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has no additional comment on this matter.