However, Manafort withdrew his request Tuesday to transfer to a detention center in Alexandria. The judge overseeing the Alexandria case, T.S. Ellis III, declined the withdrawal request, and ordered Manafort be moved to behind bars in Alexandria immediately.
So, he gets his lawyers to whine about the hardships of the 100 mi distance, then withdraws the motion when it's granted? Not surprising Ellis denied the withdrawal. I'm sure he's not fond of games in his courtroom.