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Prosecutors sworn in, ready to serve

Maui County Prosecuting Attorney Don Guzman is surrounded by newly sworn-in deputy prosecuting attorneys and office staff in front of the old Wailuku courthouse, which now serves as the prosecutor's office. The photo followed the swearing-in of the deputies by 2nd Circuit Judge Richard Bissen, who was the county prosecuting attorney when he hired Guzman as a deputy prosecutor in 2000.

SECOND PHOTO: Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier offers prayers in Hawaiian after a swearing-in ceremony Friday in front of the old Wailuku courthouse for deputy prosecuting attorneys appointed by Maui County Prosecuting Attorney Don Guzman. Standing next to her on the right are county Managing Director Sandy Baz and Guzman.

The Maui News / LILA FUJIMOTO photos