New York Court of Appeals November 30, 1995 (Matter of Backal)

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OPINION OF THE COURT

Per Curiam.

Petitioner, a Civil Court Judge charged with judicial misconduct, resigned from office instead of answering the complaint filed against her. The charges stem from petitioner’s statements to and financial dealings with a third party who was engaged in drug-dealing and money-laundering schemes, and her failure to report a cash gift of $1,500 from that party.