Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan April 2, 2008 Clifford W. Taylor, Chief Justice Michael F. Cavanagh Elizabeth A. Weaver Marilyn Kelly 135679 Maura D. Corrigan Robert P. Young, Jr. Stephen J. Markman, Justices

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, Plaintiff-Appellee, SC 135679 v CoA 256187 Wayne CC 03-14160-01 ANTHONY EDWARD CIAVONE, Defendant-Appellant. _______________________________________ On order of the Chief Justice, defendant-appellant having directed that his application be withdrawn, the application for leave to appeal is DISMISSED with prejudice and without costs.

I, Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.

April 2, 2008 _________________________________________ Clerk