In re Alker

Per Curiam,

— On February 11, 1959, this court sua sponte filed a preliminary statement ordering a citation to issue, directed to Harry J. Alker, Jr., to show cause why he should not be disciplined. On February 27, 1959, an answer was filed by respondent.

A hearing was held before us on March 6, 1959, at which respondent appeared in person and was represented by counsel.

At this hearing evidence was introduced which clearly established: (1) That respondent was twice *654convicted of criminal charges by juries in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; (2) that said…