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Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Martin delivers arguments for the prosecution during the murder trial of Kumulipo Sylva in October 2019. Martin has been appointed prosecuting attorney by Mayor Michael Victorino and must now be confirmed by the Maui County Council. The Maui News / COLLEEN UECHI photo
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Martin has been tapped to lead Maui County’s Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, which has been rocked by months of hearings and probes over a hostile working environment tied to its former leader.
Announced Wednesday afternoon, Martin’s appointment by Mayor Michael Victorino must receive Maui County Council approval.