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FRAUDSTER/RAPIST Nicholas Rossi TrIal Begins in US
FRAUDSTER/RAPIST Nicholas Rossi TrIal Begins in Utah
Nicholas Rossi, Extradited Fugitive Who Faked His Death, Begins Rape Trial in Salt Lake County
Rape Suspect Nicholas Rossi Was Extradited to US From Scotland
AP 12 AUG 2025
Nicholas Rossi, the man who was extradited from Scotland to Utah to face 2008 rape allegations, was in court 11 Aug, for a jury trial in Salt Lake County.
Rossi, whose legal name is Nicholas Alahverdian, is accused of faking his death to escape rape charges in Salt Lake County and Utah County.
In Oct. 2024, attorneys on the Utah County case said they were close on a possible resolution, suggesting that plea deal discussions were underway. On Jan. 7, 2025, Judge Derek Pullan followed up on the discussions. Rossis defense attorney, Daniel Diaz, responded by saying they unfortunately havent been fruitful, confirming that the case would go to trial.
Utah County lawyers confirmed in Jan. 2025 that plea deal discussions were now permanently off the table, with State Prosecutor Stephen Jones claiming that the state withdrew its plea offer ?with the understanding it will not be offered again.
Court documents state that Rossi trapped the woman in his bedroom, not allowing her to leave, and committed the assault.
Rossi is accused of faking his death to escape charges after he allegedly told a media outlet he had late stage cancer and his obituary was later published online, according to the Associated Press. The obituary claimed he died on Feb. 29, 2020.
The following year, Rossi was arrested for an unrelated incident in a Glasgow hospital while being treated for COVID19. He was then recognized as a fugitive and extradited to the United States,
In addition to the Utah charges, Rossi also faces charges related to sexual assault, harassment, and possible kidnapping in Rhode Island, Ohio and Massachusetts.
The jury consists of four women and six men. Stipulated facts include that Nicholas Rossi is the same individual as the person with the alias name. He was in Utah during 2008 and had a relationship with the alleged victim from Nov. through Dec. of that year.
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