Summary
Nicholas Rossi, who faked his death and fled to Scotland to evade justice, has been found guilty of rape in Utah, USA. He was extradited to the US after Scottish courts ruled he was indeed Rossi, despite his claims of mistaken identity. Rossi faces another upcoming trial for a separate alleged rape in Utah County.
Key Facts
- Nicholas Rossi was convicted of a rape that took place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- He originally fled to Scotland in a bid to escape legal charges in the US.
- Rossi was using the name Nicholas Alahverdian when he was captured in Scotland.
- Scottish officials extradited Rossi to the US after confirming his identity.
- He claimed he was someone else, but the courts found these claims not credible.
- Another trial for a separate alleged rape in Utah County is scheduled for him.
- The jury took over eight hours to reach the guilty verdict in the current case.
