People v. Session

On this appeal from the denial of coram nobis relief, we are called upon to consider whether allegations contained in defendant Josh Session’s petition and supporting affidavits are sufficient to require a hearing. Session submitted affidavits from three codefendants stating that an Assistant District Attorney had threatened them with increased charges if they testified in Session’s behalf. However, the affidavits did not contain the nature of any testimony the codefendants could offer, or how it could be of value to Session.

This showing is not sufficient to entitle Session to a hearing on…