Summary
Nicholas Rossi, a U.S. fugitive who faked his death and lived under a different name in Scotland, has been sentenced to serve at least 10 years in prison for raping two women in Utah. He was arrested in Glasgow in 2021 and extradited to the U.S. in January 2024 after being identified by hospital staff. Rossi claims he is the victim of mistaken identity and plans to appeal his convictions.
Key Facts
- Nicholas Rossi faked his death to avoid extradition from Scotland.
- He was found guilty of raping two women in Utah in 2008.
- Rossi must serve a minimum of 10 years, with sentences of 5 years to life for each of two cases.
- He was arrested in 2021 in a Glasgow hospital after staff recognized him.
- Rossi tried to convince authorities he was an Irish-born orphan named Arthur Knight.
- He was extradited to the U.S. in January 2024.
- The sentence will be determined by Utah's board of pardons and parole.
- Rossi claims innocence and plans to appeal his rape convictions.
