In the Matter of Wood

This is a disciplinary proceeding before this Court on the Hearing Officer’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions. Additionally, the Court has before it a “Petition for Review” filed by the respondent, and a “Brief in Support of the Hearing Officer’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions,” filed by the Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court.

One question must be resolved before this Court can review this matter as required by Admission and Discipline Rule 23, § 15. The respondent has moved that this cause of action should be dismissed by reason of adverse and damaging publicity prior to the…