Man Who Stabbed Another To Death July 4th Found Guilty

Syracuse, N.Y. - A Syracuse man found guilty of manslaughter in last year's July 4, stabbing at Oneida Shores.

Joe Washington, admitted to killing Maurice Crawford, in a drunken fight during a party in the County Park.

Washington argued, Crawford came at him first with a knife and he was acting in self defense.

The jury deliberated for nearly two days before delivering its guilty verdict.

They did acquit Washington of a more-serious murder charge.

He faces up to 25 years in prison when sentenced later this summer.

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