In satisfaction of an indictment charging him with murder in the second degree in connection with the shooting death of his adoptive father, defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree; as a part of the plea he waived his right to appeal, reserving the right to challenge the propriety of the sentence imposed. Before being sentenced, defendant moved to withdraw his plea on the ground that extenuating circumstances existed, to wit, years of sexual abuse inflicted...
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