Plastic Surgeon Found Guilty of Murdering Largo Attorney in Pinellas
In Pinellas, a judge found plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski guilty of the 2023 murder of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi. The verdict was delivered by the judge alone, without a jury, after a trial where the victim's body was never recovered.…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 23, 2026 — In Pinellas County, a judge has rendered a guilty verdict against plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski in the 2023 murder case of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi. The judgment was delivered solely by the presiding judge, who presided over the trial without the involvement of a jury.
The trial concluded with the finding of guilt in the death of Cozzi, whose body was reportedly never recovered following his disappearance. The specific circumstances leading to the murder and the timeline of events remain central to the ongoing legal proceedings.
With the guilty verdict now established, the case is advancing to its next critical stage: the penalty phase. Prosecutors involved in the case have indicated their intention to seek the death sentence for Kosowski. This phase will determine the final sentencing, following legal protocols for capital offenses.
The legal process will now focus on arguments and evidence presented to determine the appropriate penalty. The outcome of this phase will be determined by the judge, following established legal procedures for capital cases in the jurisdiction.
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