Key takeaways:
- The Scottish government has signed an extradition order for an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah.
- The suspect has been fighting a prolonged court battle to prevent his return to the United States since his arrest.
- The extradition order was signed on September 28th and will now be sent to the US Department of Justice for approval.
The Scottish government has signed an extradition order for an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah. The suspect, referred to as Nicholas Rossi, was arrested in December 2021 at a Glasgow hospital, where he was being treated for COVID-19.
Rossi has been fighting a prolonged court battle to prevent his return to the United States since his arrest. He has repeatedly appeared in court in a wheelchair using an oxygen mask and speaking in a British accent. He has also insisted that he is an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight and has never set foot on American soil.
The extradition order was signed on September 28th in response to a freedom of information request. The order will now be sent to the US Department of Justice for approval.
The case has raised questions about the extradition process and the ability of fugitives to evade justice. It has also highlighted the challenges of prosecuting cases involving international fugitives.
The outcome of the case is yet to be determined, and it remains to be seen whether Rossi will be extradited to the United States to face the rape charge.
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