The demise of Pete Orput, an attorney at Washington County, has saddened internet users and fans are curious to know the cause of death of the late attorney.

Pete Orput was a high school history teacher before becoming a lawyer. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the Marine Corps.

He worked for the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, the Minnesota Department of Corrections as general counsel, and the Hennepin County Attorney's Office as a violent crime prosecutor.

Orput served as a special prosecutor in the case of Byron Smith, a Little Falls man convicted in 2014 of killing shooting two unarmed teenagers who came into his home on Thanksgiving Day 2012.

Who Was Washington County Attorney Pete Orput? Wikipedia Explored

Pete Orput, Washington County Attorney, does not have a Wikipedia page. However, information about the attorney's life is available on various websites.

After being elected Washington County Attorney in 2010, Orput made a name for himself by filing serious criminal charges against heroin dealers, including third-degree murder charges in overdose deaths.

So sad to hear of the passing of our amazing Washington Cty Attorney, Pete Orput. He was one of the greatest guys on the planet, was wonderful to work with, and he became a great friend to the Housley family. We will all miss you, Pete. Thank you for your service. ❤️🇺🇸😢 pic.twitter.com/5LjHODYRPJ

— Karin Housley (@KarinHousley) April 4, 2022

In 2017, Orput assisted county attorneys in filing a lawsuit against opium-based medication makers and dealers. Last year, the lawsuit was resolved for more than $300 million, with the funds going toward the state, county, and local costs related to the opioid epidemic.

Death Cause & Obituary: How Did Pete Orput Die?

Pete Orput, former Washington County Attorney, died Sunday at his home in Stillwater, surrounded by family. The cause of his death was illness. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease a year and a half earlier.

After being diagnosed with the disease, Orput declared in January that he would not seek re-election as county attorney. He stated that he intended to volunteer during his retirement.

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput dies at 66 https://t.co/97cZUGexHt pic.twitter.com/bXucUrMjv3

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) April 4, 2022

Orput noted in January that his job's stress had increased since he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and that the COVID-19 epidemic had contributed significantly to the backlog of cases his office was dealing with, causing even more stress. 

Pete Orput Age: How Old Was He?

Pete Orput was 66 years old when he died. He was instrumental in the establishment of veterans courts in Hennepin and Washington counties.

Human trafficking, according to Orput, is far more frequent in Minnesota than most people know. He was a driving force behind the formation of Minnesota's Human Trafficking Task Force.

Pete fought tirelessly to secure treatment for addicts who had gotten themselves into trouble with the law.

 

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