WINTER, Circuit Judge:
Habeas corpus relief was denied by the district judge, without hearing, but after obtaining most of the records of appellant's trial and appellant's attempts at state post-conviction relief. Because we think the district judge should have granted a plenary hearing, we will vacate the judgment and remand the case for further proceedings, in accordance with the views expressed herein.
Upon his plea of not guilty, appellant was convicted...
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