Prosecutor Bob is engaged to Mary and has been assigned to prosecute Tony,Mary's brother,for possession of cocaine.Bob should ask his boss to reassign this case to another prosecutor as Bob has a conflict of interest.

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As Bob is engaged to Mary and Tony is Mary's brother, there is a conflict of interest. It would be unethical for Bob to prosecute a case involving a family member of his fiancé. Therefore, it is best for Bob to ask his boss to reassign the case to another prosecutor.

Prosecutor Bob Is Engaged to Mary and Has Been Assigned