Nicholas Rossi sentenced for second Utah rape conviction
Nicholas Rossi was sentenced for his second Utah rape conviction, which occurred in 2008 in Utah County. More
November 4, 2025
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Nicholas Rossi
Nicholas Rossi, aka Nicholas Alahverdian, was convicted of sexually assaulting two women in Utah in 2008. He insists he is Arthur Knight, an Irish orphan.
Nicholas Rossi Sentenced for First Utah Rape Conviction
It was Nicholas Rossi's first of two sentencings after separate convictions in August and September of raping two women in Utah in 2008. More
October 21, 2025
Nicholas Rossi sentenced for first Utah rape conviction
Nicholas Rossi, who fled the country to avoid prosecution, faces sentencing after he was convicted of raping a woman in Utah. More
October 20, 2025
Nicholas Rossi found guilty of raping woman in 2008
Nicholas Rossi was convicted of rape just weeks after he was convicted of raping a different woman whom me met online. More
September 25, 2025
Nicholas Rossi Found Guilty of Rape
Nicholas Rossi was found guilty of raping his former girlfriend in 2008, years before fleeing the U.S. and allegedly faking his own death. More
August 14, 2025
UT v. Nicholas Rossi: Fugitive Sex Offender Trial
UPDATE: Nicholas Rossi was found guilty of rape in his first Utah trial. He's set to stand trial again in September in another county. More
August 14, 2025
Jury Hears Audio of Accused Rapist, Nicholas Rossi’s Police Interview
The jury hears audio of a police interview with Nicholas Rossi, who is charged with sexually assaulting two women in Utah in 2008. More
August 13, 2025
Ex-Roommate Says Rossi Was Clingy, Annoying, and Called Police on Him
Nicholas Rossi's ex-roommate, Eric Seckletswa, said Rossi was clingy and annoying. He said Rossi accused him of stealing and called police. More
August 12, 2025
Police Officer Says Nicholas Rossi Reported He’d Been Raped By Girlfriend
Officer James Thompson said Nicholas Rossi reported that his girlfriend told police he raped her, so he filed a report against her for rape. More
August 12, 2025
Alleged Victim #2 Says Nicholas Rossi Raped, Abused, and Stole From Her
Alleged victim #2 testified against Nicholas Rossi, saying he stole her credit cards, emotionally abused her, and one day raped her. More
August 12, 2025
Alleged Victim’s Mom Paused to Glare at Nicholas Rossi in Tense Moment
Nicholas Rossi's alleged victim's mom, Tammy Sadler, said her daughter was upset because Rossi owed her money for rings. More
August 12, 2025
Alleged victim testifies in Nicholas Rossi’s first Utah rape trial
The alleged victim said she began dating Nicholas Rossi in November 2008 and they became engaged two weeks later. More
August 12, 2025
Prosecutor: Rossi Used Intelligence, Charm to Take Advantage of Women
Prosecutor Brandon Simmons argued that Nicholas Rossi preyed on vulnerable women before faking his death and sparking a manhunt. More
August 11, 2025
Defense: Bitter, Resentful Ex Made False Rape Claims Against Rossi
Nicholas Rossi's defense attorney argued rape claims were made up by a bitter ex-girlfriend who took 13 years to make allegations. More
August 11, 2025
Fugitive Sex Offender Trial: Nicholas Rossi’s Alleged Victim Testifies
The first of Nicholas Rossi's 2 rape trials began today. He allegedly faked his death and claimed to be an Irish orphan who was framed. More
August 11, 2025
Fugitive rape suspect claims life in danger during court hearing
Nicholas Rossi, who allegedly fled the U.S. and faked his own death after being accused of rape, was back in court today. More
October 16, 2024
Utah rape suspect who fled the country appears at preliminary hearing
Nicholas Rossi was in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing regarding an alleged 2008 rape in Salt Lake City. More
August 23, 2024
Fugitive Refuses to Appear in Court at Hearing
Nicholas Rossi, aka Nicholas Alahverdian, refused to appear in court for his preliminary hearing, but did not give a reason why. More
January 23, 2024
Defendant causes delay, refuses to appear in court
A fugitive caused confusion in the courtroom when he refused to appear at a hearing, but his attorney did not have the reason why. More
January 23, 2024
‘Objection, m’lady!’: Defendant causes confusion in Utah courtoom
Nicholas Alahverdian used a British accent and insisted that his real name was 'complete hearsay' in his first appearance in a Utah court. More
January 16, 2024
Fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges booked into a Utah jail
Nicholas Rossi grew up in foster homes in Rhode Island and had returned to the state before allegedly faking his death and fleeing the country. More
January 9, 2024
US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charge is extradited from Scotland
He repeatedly appeared in court in a wheelchair using an oxygen mask and speaking in a less-than-convincing British accent. More
January 5, 2024
US fugitive accused of faking own death to be extradited
Nicholas Alahverdian, aka Nicholas Rossi, fought extradition to the US and has insisted he is actually an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight. More
October 5, 2023
American fugitive who faked death to be extradited in Utah rape case
The wanted man known in Scotland as Nicholas Rossi fought his return. U.S. authorities said his legal name is Nicholas Alahverdian. More
August 2, 2023
US fugitive who faked death, skipped UK court date arrested
A Rhode Island man who authorities say fled the U.S. and faked his death to evade prosecution for rape and financial fraud has been arrested... More
January 20, 2022
Man who fled US, faked death found in Scotland with COVID
Rhode Island man believed to have faked his death and fled the U.S. to evade prosecution. Nicholas Alahverdian apprehended in Scotland hospitalized with COVID-19 in... More
January 14, 2022
