In re Russell

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Grievance Committee for the Second, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Judicial Districts (hereinafter the Grievance Committee) served the respondent with a petition dated May 13, 2008, containing one charge of professional misconduct. After a hearing on July 8, 2008, the Special Referee sustained the charge. The Grievance Committee now moves to confirm the report of the Special Referee and to discipline the respondent as the Court deems appropriate under the circumstances. The respondent’s counsel has submitted an affirmation in support of the Grievance Committee’s motion.

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