Man who fled to Scotland to avoid US rape charges jailed for at least five years Nicholas Rossi will return to court next month, when he will be sentenced for a second rape conviction. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Who is Nicholas Rossi and what is he accused of? Scottish ministers have approved the extradition of the US fugitive. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Who is Nicholas Rossi and what is he accused of? Scottish court rules Rossi can be extradited to America over alleged rape in Utah The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Fugitive sex offender Nicholas Rossi 'to be transferred' for questioning on rape Essex Police have worked with the authorities in Scotland to set up a method of quizzing Rossi about a relationship he had with Michelle Minnaar in 2017. Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023
Scots prison guard suspended for alleged abuse of US fugitive Nicholas Rossi The guard alleged abuse against US fugitive Nicolas Ross took place at HMP Edinburgh. Daily Record · May 31, 2023
Prison guard suspended for alleged abuse of US fugitive, court told A preliminary extradition hearing in the case of Nicholas Rossi was heard at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday. The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Channel 4 in Bristol to make documentary about bizarre faked death Nicholas Rossi extradition case "The suspect insists he is the victim of a 'monstrous case of mistaken identity'" Bristol Post · May 4, 2023
Fugitive rape suspect Nicholas Rossi who faked own death weeps in bizarre interview The sex beast, 35, moaned about not being able to walk or breathe and how people are accusing him of lying and it all being "an act." Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
Wife of US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi claims husband 'is 100 percent' innocent Miranda Knight also told NBC’s Dateline that she hopes the pair will one day “crack open a bottle of champagne” and “return to their normal lives” as her husband remains in custody. Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023
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
Wife of US fugitive Nicholas Rossi moves to Edinburgh to be nearer his jail Rossi, 35, who insists he is the victim of mistaken identity, is fighting an attempt to return him to the US to face charges including one of raping a woman in Utah in 2008. Edinburgh Live · Apr 2, 2023
Wife of US fugitive Nicholas Rossi moves out Glasgow home to be nearer his jail Miranda Knight is believed to be moving to Edinburgh to be closer to Saughton Prison where her husband is being held. Daily Record · Apr 2, 2023
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. 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. Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022
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…
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Man facing extradition claims he was given distinctive tattoos ‘while in coma’ The man claims to be called Arthur Knight but US authorities believe he is rape suspect Nicholas Rossi.
Daily Record · Jun 30, 2022 US fugitive rape suspect ordered to provide ID docs after refusing DNA sample Nicholas Rossi - who claims to be 'Arthur Knight' - has been given seven days to produce a passport, birth certificate and other paperwork to back up his story.
Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022 Brother-in-law of US fugitive sex offender Nicholas Rossi believes he is trying to delay court case Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi is facing a extradition case over rape charges which has been delayed several times.
Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022 American sex offender begs for £25,000 so he can fight to stay in Scotland under his fake identity Twisted Nicholas Rossi tried to dupe members of the public with a sob story for the cash by not mentioning his death faking past.
Daily Record · May 29, 2022 Fugitive US sex offender published identity of alleged sex abuse victim on sick website Nicholas Rossi - who is facing extradition from Scotland to America on a charge of rape - revealed the woman's identity on a sick website he created.
Daily Record · May 5, 2022 Suspected US fugitive reacts with fury in court after own lawyer gets his name wrong The man, who denies being alleged rapist Nicholas Rossi, was angry after his solicitor called him "Mr Rossi" during extradition hearing.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Man believed to be fugitive Nicholas Rossi hires Scots lawyer who faced being struck off over bizarre plot The man, who claims he isn't rape accused Nicholas Rossi, is advised by Matthew Berlow who was embroiled in bizarre entrapment plot.
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022 US fugitive suspect found hiding in Scotland moans he's 'victim of vicious lie' The man, who is calling himself Arthur Knight, told STV News that authorities have the wrong man and repeatedly denied being conman and rapist Nicholas Rossi.