United States ex rel. Williams v. Walker

James Williams has appealed from an order denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus, contending (1) that the district court erred in dismissing the petition without an evidentiary hearing, and (2) that the introduction of false testimony at petitioner’s trial deprived him of his right to due process of law.

Williams was convicted in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois of murder, armed robbery, and attempted robbery. The convictions were affirmed by the Illinois Appellate Court. People v. Williams, 3 Ill.App.3d 1, 279 N.E.2d 100 (1971). Williams filed a petition in state court for…