Nicholas Rossi, the man who allegedly faked his death and left the country after facing rape charges, was convicted by a jury that heard the testimony of his ex-fiancée.

An American fugitive who faked his death and fled to Scotland to escape justice has been found guilty of rape in the United States. Rossi, who appeared in court under his other name, Nicholas Alahverdian, had denied all charges.

Rossi made headlines after he was found in a Glasgow hospital using an alias and an Irish accent. He was extradited to the US in 2024. | ITV National News