In re Biaggi

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Mario Biaggi was admitted to the practice of *151law by this court on June 22, 1967. At the time that he committed the acts which formed the basis for the Federal offenses relevant herein, respondent was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the Nineteenth Congressional District and maintained an office within this judicial department.

Petitioner Departmental Disciplinary Committee applies, pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (b), for an order striking respondent’s name from the roll of attorneys upon the ground that respondent is a…