New Vermont US attorney, Marshall sworn in

Two veteran law enforcement officials has been sworn in as Vermont's top federal cops. Tristram Coffin is now the top federal prosecutor in the state and David Demag is the state's U.S. Marshal. Senator Patrick Leahy administered the oath of office to the two at a ceremony yesterday. Coffin has worked as an assistant U.S. attorney and has been in private practice. Demag served in a variety of law enforcement posts in Vermont, most recently as chief in Essex. Both men were recommended by Senator Leahy and nominated by President Obama.