Former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi dies

Taylor Bennett

Former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi has died. Brizzi suffered a stroke Wednesday evening. He was 53.

Brizzi became the Marion County Prosecutor in 2003 and was in office until 2010. He was currently working in private practice for Lewis And Wilkins LLP.

Lewis And Wilkins LLP issued a statement in a Facebook post:

"With great sadness, our law firm confirms the passing of our friend and colleague Carl Brizzi, 53, who suffered a stroke this evening. Carl previously served as a federal lawyer for a Congressional investigation, was twice elected Marion Co. Prosecutor, and served his clients in private practice. He was frequently on the local news as a guest legal commentator. Carl had been with LAW since 2018. Our thoughts are with his wife and children."

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