In Re Addonizio

Respondent entered a plea of guilty to criminal sexual contact in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b), an offense of the fourth degree. The court sentenced respondent to two years’ probation and imposed a fine of $500 and court costs.

Subsequently, the District IX Ethics Committee investigated this matter for possible disciplinary action against respondent as. a member of the bar of New Jersey. Following a hearing, the District IX Ethics Committee issued a presentment, which concluded that the conduct to which Mr. Addonizio pleaded guilty constituted a crime and, therefore, constituted a…