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PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE--NEW CROWN ATTORNEYS ----------------------------------------------------------------- The appointment of two new Crown attorneys has been announced by the director of the Public Prosecution Service, Jerry Pitzul. Mr. Pitzul said Ann Marie Simmons and Frank Hoskins will both work in the Dartmouth office of the service. Ms. Simmons, a native of Halifax graduated from Dalhousie University and Dalhousie Law School. She was called to the Ontario bar in 1986. After practising criminal law from 1986-95 in Ontario she returned to Nova Scotia where she was called to the bar in 1995. Since March, 1996 she has worked for the Public Prosecution Service on a casual basis. Her appointment became effective June 17. Mr. Hoskins is also a Halifax native. He attended Saint Mary's University and Dalhousie Law School. He was called to the bar in 1990. After several months in private practice he joined the Public Prosecution Service in 1991 and remained there until June, 1995, when he returned to private practice. Mr. Hoskins begins his new position July 2. Mr. Pitzul said the combined experience of Ms. Simmons and Mr. Hoskins will be an asset for the service. "A strong Public Prosecution Service depends on people well-versed in all aspects of the law. With the hiring of these Crown attorneys the service continues to be strengthened." Ms. Simmons and Mr. Hoskins were chosen following a competition. -30- Contact: John Whidden 902-424-2077 trp June 20, 1996 - 9:40 a.m.