Peter Zisopoulos, the sole defense witness in the murder trial of EMS Capt. Alison Russo, vehemently denied stabbing her during his testimony. He argued that the graphic video footage presented in court might be a caricature of him. Zisopoulos described his actions prior to the attack as resting in his apartment, later awakened by police. Despite evidence contradicting his claims, including surveillance videos, he persistently denied any wrongdoing, which Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Selkowe highlighted through pointed cross-examination questions aimed at revealing inconsistencies in Zisopoulos's statements.
The defense's only witness, Peter Zisopoulos, testified he didnât stab EMS Capt. Alison Russo, suggesting a video of the incident might depict a caricature of himself.
Zisopoulos claimed he was in his apartment prior to the attack, waking only when police knocked later that day, maintaining a flat, emotionless demeanor throughout.
Assistant DA Jonathan Selkowe cross-examined Zisopoulos, pointing out contradictions in his statements about the attack and his whereabouts during the critical time.
Despite shown video evidence that allegedly depicted him committing the assault, Zisopoulos consistently denied being the perpetrator, which raised further doubts in the prosecution's case.
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