Writ denied. Showing made does not warrant the exercise of our jurisdiction.
BARHAM, J., dissents. The relator testifies affirmatively and repeatedly that court appointed counsel coerced him through fears of death penalty and cursing and abusive language to plead to a lesser charge. Neither of his two lawyers take the stand to refute this testimony. Moreover, the evidentiary hearing was conducted without affording relator counsel. Without counsel, the relator was...
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