Rape suspect who faked his own death extradited from Scotland to US
The IndependentSign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scottish ministers signed an order in September last year giving permission for Nicholas Rossi, 36, to be extradited, following a lengthy case in the Scottish courts. open image in gallery Nicholas Rossi came to the attention of authorities after being admitted to hospital in Glasgow with Covid But a sheriff found he was Nicholas Rossi, and the appeal against extradition was dismissed in December, paving the way for him to be removed from the country. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We assisted partner agencies with the extradition of a 36-year-old man.” Rossi is wanted in the US for allegedly raping a woman in Utah in 2008 and also faces a number of domestic abuse charges. open image in gallery Rossi was born as Nicholas Alahverdian in Rhode Island, according to reports It is understood that police in Essex are also investigating him in relation to a non-recent allegation of rape.
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