In Re Bewig

This matter is before the court on the recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility (the “Board”) to disbar respondent pursuant to D.C.Code § ll-2503(a) (1995) for conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude. Respondent pled guilty in the Superior Court to misdemeanor sexual contact in violation of D.C.Code § 22-4106 (1996). Respondent’s conviction was reported to this court, and on March 15, 1999, we issued an order setting forth our conclusion that the misdemeanor did not constitute a “serious crime” as defined by D.C. Bar R. XI, § 10(b). 1 The order referred the matter to…