Fishman sworn in as New Jersey's U.S. attorney

NEWARK, N.J. - New Jersey has a new top federal prosecutor.

Former federal prosecutor Paul Fishman was sworn in yesterday as U.S. attorney in a private ceremony.

Fishman was nominated by President Obama earlier this year and confirmed last week by the U.S. Senate. He succeeds Ralph Marra, who has served as acting U.S. attorney since Christopher J. Christie stepped down to run for governor.

Fishman grew up in North Jersey and has worked under former U.S. Attorney Michael Chertoff and former Attorney General Janet Reno. - AP