United States v. I. James Bednarski, Jr.

ALDRICH, Chief Judge.

The basic question in this case, whether a court may be required to accept a plea of guilty, calls for a rather detailed statement of the facts. The defendant, who operated a nursing home, was indicted on six counts for fraudulent income tax returns. After extensive discovery and pre-trial proceedings counsel notified the court that defendant was willing to plead guilty to count 5, the United States Attorney stating that upon such a plea he would dismiss the other counts. Pursuant to F.R.Crim.P. 11 the court addressed the defendant and inquired if any threats or promises…