In re Farone

. Per Curiam.

Respondent, who was admitted to practice by this court on December 4,1958, in response to a petition containing 14 charges of professional misconduct, has filed an application to resign as an attorney and for an order annulling his license to practice law and striking his name from the roll of attorneys. Although issues raised by an answer filed by respondent were referred to a Referee for hearing and report, respondent’s present application to resign is supported by his affidavit that he cannot successfully defend himself against the charges.

The charges against respondent stem…