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Peter Zisopoulos Denies Killing FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo During Trial Testimony

As closing arguments approach, Zisopoulos refutes video and witness evidence while facing a potential 25-to-life sentence if convicted.

Lt. Alison Russo-Elling and her accused killer Peter Zisopoulos (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News)
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Overview

  • Peter Zisopoulos, accused of fatally stabbing FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo in 2022, testified on May 16, denying any involvement in the crime.
  • Prosecutors presented graphic video evidence showing a man attacking Russo, which Zisopoulos claimed was not him despite similarities noted in court.
  • Zisopoulos's testimony included conflicting alibis, including claims he was asleep, watching the news, or watching 'Star Wars' during the attack.
  • The defendant's mental health has been a key factor in the case, with previous rulings deeming him unfit for trial before being found fit in 2023 and 2025.
  • Jury deliberations are set to begin Monday, with Zisopoulos facing a possible sentence of 25 years to life if found guilty of second-degree murder.