Become a Member
News

Fugitive Nicholas Rossi who allegedly converted to Judaism can be extradited to US, court rules

Nicholas Rossi is wanted by authorities in Utah for allegedly raping a woman in 2008

August 2, 2023 12:42
Nicolas Rossi
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 12: Nicholas Rossi departs Edinburgh Sheriff Court after his extradition hearing on July 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Nicholas Rossi, who has insisted he is an Irishman named Arthur Knight, has been fighting extradition to the US over rape allegations. Last year, a Scottish court ruled that he is the fugitive American authorities are looking for. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
2 min read

A fugitive who allegedly converted to Judaism in prison can be extradited to the US to face charges of rape and domestic violence, a court has ruled. 

Nicholas Rossi, also known as Nicholas Alahverdian, is wanted by authorities in Utah for allegedly raping a woman in 2008. He also faces multiple complaints for alleged domestic violence in Rhode Island.

However, the 35-year-old contested moves by authorities in the US to have him flown over to face legal proceedings. 

Rossi claims to be an Irish orphan called Arthur Knight, a victim of mistaken identity. The rape suspect was also accused of faking his own death to avoid prosecution.