Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears is facing renewed criticism from some Indiana Republicans following last week's fatal shooting of 23-year-old Brett Scrogham in a downtown Indianapolis parking garage. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/i - facebook.com

Log In WTHR-TV's Post WTHR-TV June 4 · Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears is facing renewed criticism from some Indiana Republicans following last week's fatal shooting of 23-year-old Brett Scrogham in a downtown Indianapolis parking garage. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/.../531-306dbd64-8af1-42f9-9964... All reactions: 311 comments 18 shares Most relevant  James Metzger Part of wanting the prosecutor of Marion Co in your pocket, compared with the other 91 offices, is that being the county where the state capitol sits, jurisdiction to criminally prosecute crimes such as official misconduct and other offenses directly connected to work as a state official will often be in Marion County. 17w View all 2 replies Kimalie Webb The Marion County Prosecutor is considered to be one of the most powerful offices in the state (some say it ranks #3) because this officeholder has jurisdiction over the prosecution of corruption in state government. If any office needs to be accountable to the electorate, it is the Marion County Prosecutor. 17w View 1 reply Chuck Patton Appointed = the good oh BOYS ( my friends only ) 17w Brian Pryor Appointed by who? 17w View 1 reply Tim Dewitt Is that anything like appointing a Block Captain? 17w Libby Whitaker Better idea - the lieutenant governor should be elected by the people and not the party! 17w View all 7 replies Connie Hawkins The prosecutor is appointed by the people. As it should be. 17w Amanda Irene A lot of people think that Lieutenant Governor should be an appointed position. The current governor included! 17w View 1 reply Woodrow Major The Indiana Constitution says they can't do that. 17w View 1 reply Duwe Mark That should remain an independent office, not loyal to anyone or anything but the pursuit of justice based on the law. 17w View 1 reply View more comments 10 of 234