Embattled Chief of Getty Trust Resigns Amid State Inquiry

Six months after the California attorney general started an investigation into alleged misuse of funds at the J. Paul Getty Trust, in Los Angeles, Barry Munitz has resigned as the group's chief executive.

Mr. Munitz agreed to waive any severance package and to pay the trust $250,000 "to resolve any continuing disputes" between him and the foundation, according to a statement issued by Getty.

It quoted Mr. Munitz as saying he was proud of his work at the trust, adding, "I'm

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