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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 | History Defined

Fugitive accused of faking his own death sobs as he insists: ‘I’m an Irish orphan’

Nicholas Rossi, also known as Nicholas Alahverdian, appeared on US television claiming mistaken identity

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

US fugitive fails to appear at extradition hearing after ‘altercation’

Suspected rapist Nicholas Rossi, 35, was expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

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Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

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US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has extradition hearing postponed after refusing to attend

American citizen Nicholas Rossi, 35, was expected before Edinburgh Sheriff Court but, it was told, he refused to get into the prison van and it was…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

End of long-running extradition battle delayed as reports not ready

American Nicholas Rossi is wanted in the United States, where he is suspected of rape and sexual assault.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Rape suspect Nicholas Rossi's bail denied over fear he's a "significant" flight risk

The US fugitive tried to con the Scottish courts last year into believing he was Arthur Knight, an Irish orphan who had never been to the US.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has bail request rejected over flight risk fears

US authorities have made a second extradition request relating to Rossi who lost a court battle over his identity in November.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

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Fugitive Nicholas Rossi conned senior members of Bob Dylan's management into discussing sex abuse allegations

The American-born conman had created an online news site on which he named and abused a woman who’d been accusing his idol of sexual abuse.

Daily Record · Feb 12, 2023

Cons taunt fake-death fugitive Nicholas Rossi by singing Leaving on a Jet Plane

The 35-year-old asked to be released on bail during a hearing in Edinburgh yesterday.

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

Fugitive rape suspect Nicholas Rossi was watched by FBI agents as he gave bogus testimony in Scots court

Rossi, who claimed to be Arthur Knight, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month at a hearing held to determine his true identity.

Daily Record · Jan 2, 2023

US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi wanted for questioning over rape in England

Rossi was arrested at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, in October 2021 after checking himself in with Covid-19 under the name Arthur Knight.

Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022

Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive faces questioning over rape claim in England

Essex police said they are looking to question Rossi over a rape allegation after his identity was confirmed at a hearing in November

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi faces questioning over rape claim in England

Essex police said they are looking to question Rossi over a rape allegation after his identity was confirmed at a hearing in November.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Fugitive sex offender Nicholas Rossi tried to remove tattoos before he fled the US, ex-wife claims

Rossi - who lied that he was an innocent Irishman called Arthur Knight - was identified by the distinctive tattoos on his arms.

Daily Record · Nov 20, 2022

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2022

US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi again denies identity in fresh extradition hearing

AN alleged rapist wanted by prosecutors in the US has denied he is the man they are looking for – despite a court ruling just last week that he is.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

Fugitive Nicholas Rossi may force second court case on mistaken identity lies after new arrest

US rape suspect Rossi continues to insist he's an Irishman called Arthur Knight after appearing in court on second extradition warrant.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Rape suspect continues to deny identity at fresh extradition hearing

Nicholas Rossi faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court by video-link on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 13, 2022

Former wife of American fugitive in Edinburgh jail speaks of his 'creepy notebooks'

Rossi, who fled to Scotland last year, is in jail in Edinburgh after his ridiculous attempt to stop extradition to America.

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Daily Record · Nov 12, 2022

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi to be quizzed by cops over alleged rape in England while on the run

Essex Police want to question the convicted sex offender over allegations he attacked a photographer at her Essex home.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Scottish court says man accused of faking death is U.S. rape suspect

A Scottish court ruled on Friday that a man arrested on a COVID-19 hospital ward is an American accused of rape who allegedly faked his own death two years ago.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2022

Man fighting US extradition over rape charges is Nicholas Rossi, sheriff rules

The 35-year-old has spent the last 11 months trying to con the Scottish courts into believing he is Arthur Knight, an orphan from Ireland

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi 'is man arrested at Glasgow Covid ward', sheriff rules

The extradition hearing has been held this week at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to determine the true identity of the accused, who claims to be a man called Arthur Knight.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

Man fighting US extradition is Nicholas Rossi, sheriff rules

A hearing on Friday concluded months of questioning over the man’s identity

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

Nicholas Rossi's claims of mistaken identity are bogus and he is wanted fugitive, sheriff rules

Sheriff Norman McFadyen, in address filmed for TV, said evidence proved Rossi was suspect sought over rape and sex assault charges.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022

Man claims he was 'tattooed while in a coma' in Scottish hospital in extradition case

A MAN facing extradition to the US has claimed he was tattooed while unconscious in hospital, telling a court this was why he had similar tattoos to…

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