On October 9, 1953, petitioner entered a plea of guilty to nine counts of an indictment charging him with transporting and concealing stolen motor vehicles in interstate commerce. He was represented by counsel of his own choosing.
His motion alleges that at the time his plea was taken, the District Judge did not explain to him the consequences of a guilty plea and that he did not understand them. Rule 11, in force at the time, provided:
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