In re Levine

*297OPINION OF THE COURT

In this proceeding, the Special Referee sustained two charges of professional misconduct against the respondent. The petitioner moves to confirm the report of the Special Referee. The respondent opposes the motion to confirm and requests that the findings of the Special Referee be disaffirmed and the proceeding dismissed.

Charge One alleges that the respondent, while a Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York, prejudiced the due administration of justice by improperly agreeing to adjourn a case then pending before him. On or about December 3, 1985, the respondent…