Urge The Grand Jury To Charge Israel Pam With Murder & Deny His Self Defense Claim Part: 2

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The Issue

Justice For Kevin Cuozzo Murder Journey Part 2: On July 16, 2026, the life of Kevin Cuozzo was tragically and unjustly cut short in Washington Square Park, Syracuse, NY. Kevin, a beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew, was fatally stabbed by Israel Pam, an event that has devastated his family, friend, & a entire community that deeply cherished him. We are currently in mourning, struggling to come to terms with such a profound loss and the frustration with this self defense claim.

The tragic incident has left many questions unanswered, and it is crucial that justice is served to honor Kevin's memory. The current stance by William Fitzpatrick ( Onondaga District Attorney) is the incident as self-defense as being claimed by Israel Pam which it is not his job to make this determination his job is to take the collected evidence from detectives & sources, then assign the correct pending charges for a offense of this nature and send it in front of a grand jury for the courts to make decision on to go forth with the pending charges or to dismiss charges, but the evidence tells a different story. Kevin was not just stabbed once; the repeated nature of the attack suggests a level of intent and violence that extends far beyond self-defense. We have faith that the legal system will see through the facts and ignore technical arguments that don’t reflect what truly happened.

Current statistics in similar cases reveal that excessive use of force, especially resulting in multiple stab wounds, often leads to convictions when courts reconsider self-defense claims. The laws are in place not to protect the guilty but to ensure that justice prevails for the victim and their families.

Every day people like Kevin, who are integral parts of their families, friend groups, & communities, end up as mere statistics in a flawed legal system unless we act to enforce the accountability and integrity that justice demands. Kevin's vibrant life and promise were stolen from us, and in his name, we need to ensure that those responsible face the full consequences of their actions.

We urge the Grand Jury to deny the self-defense claim and proceed with charging Israel Pam with the murder of Kevin Cuozzo. This is not just a request for justice for Kevin but a call to uphold the principles that our legal system was built upon.

Sign this petition to demand justice for Kevin Cuozzo and to prevent future tragedies from hurting others. Your support can make a tangible difference in ensuring the right person is held accountable and sending a clear message that condolences are not enough when justice is within reach.

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The Decision Makers

John Mannion
U.S. House of Representatives - New York 22nd Congressional District
Sharon Owens
Syracuse City Mayor
William Fitzpatrick
Onondaga County District Attorney
Syracuse, NY or NYS Grand Jury Presiding Over The Case Of Kevin Cuozzo's Murder
Syracuse, NY or NYS Grand Jury Presiding Over The Case Of Kevin Cuozzo's Murder
Criminal Justice Grand Jury

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