10/22/2026
Seven years after the death of Cornell University freshman Antonio Tsialas, his family is still searching for answers. Newly obtained police records reported by NBC News reveal years of tension between Cornell investigators and the Tompkins County District Attorney's office, raising questions about how the investigation was handled. Attorney David Bianchi, who represents the Tsialas family, spoke with NBC about the family's ongoing concerns and the lack of accountability surrounding Antonio's death.
“No one has ever told us how or why Antonio died.” David Bianchi spoke to NBC News about years of tension in Cornell’s DA office.