NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Judge trials begins for Tomasz Kosowski charged with murdering Pinellas County attorney
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The bench trial began on Monday for a plastic surgeon accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney after the defendant waived his right to a jury trial.
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A judge will decide the verdict in a murder trial instead of a jury because the defendant his right to a jury trial.
Key Facts
- The trial for plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski began on Monday.
- Tomasz Kosowski is accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney.
- The defendant waived his right to a jury trial, resulting in a bench trial decided by a judge.
Who's Mentioned
locationPinellas County“Location associated with the victim”PersonTomasz Kosowski“Former plastic surgeon accused of first-degree murder”locationEverglades“Location where detectives believe the body was disposed of”PersonSteven Cozzi“Pinellas County attorney whose death is the subject of the trial”locationLargo“City where the law firm and disappearance occurred”