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Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Nicholas Rossi denied name change in rape cases as court hearings are closed to public
Nicholas Rossi made a request to change his name in court in Utah. It follows a long established pattern of Rossi using aliases. US fugitive Nicholas Rossi who faked his own death and fled to Scotland to avoid rape charges, has been denied a request to change his name in an upcoming trial and will face closed-door court hearings in Utah. The 37-year-old was extradited from Scotland in January 2024 after a protracted legal battle in which he claimed to be an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight. Scottish courts dismissed his claims as "fanciful," confirming his identity through fingerprints and tattoos. He faces first-degree felony rape charges, which he denies, stemming from allegations in 2008. He was linked to the Utah County case through a 2018 sexual assault kit initiative. A separate Salt Lake County case was initiated after a woman came forward upon seeing news of his extradition. His trials are scheduled for August and September 2025. Fourth District Judge Derek Pullan on Tuesday ruled to close an upcoming evidentiary hearing to the public, citing concerns that pretrial publicity could compromise the jury selection process, according to reports from KSL News. It follows a similar decision by a Salt Lake County judge. Rossi had requested that his case be referred to under the name Nicholas Alahverdian, one of several aliases he has used. However, Judge Pullan denied this request, stating that changing the case name could cause confusion. Rossi's identity came to light when he was treated for Covid-19 at a hospital in Glasgow in December 2021. Staff recognised his tattoos - images of which had been circulated by Interpol - and he was arrested. He had previously claimed to have died in 2020, even staging a memorial service, in an attempt to evade prosecution. During a two-year l egal process he denied he was Rossi, continuing to insist his name was Arthur Knight and that he was the victim of mistaken identity. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. He explained away the tattoos, saying they must have been done while he was unconscious in hospital. Justice Secretary Angela Constance signed an order granting Rossi's extradition in September 2023, and he was flown back to America in January. Rossi remains in custody in Utah as he awaits trial. He has previously sought a plea deal with prosecutors, but no agreement has been reached.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Salt Lake City Ties February Heat Record
At 3:00 p.m. on February 5th, thermometers in Salt Lake City hit a whopping 69 degrees Fahrenheit, reported KSL News. The unseasonably warm day officially ties for the warmest recorded temperature in Salt Lake City for the month of February. The last day to hit 69 degrees in the month was February 28, 1972. The temperature also broke the previous daily record from 1925. Heat in Salt Lake turned what could have been a nice refresh for the many ski areas in the Wasatch into a rainstorm and a whole lot of slush. Many resorts in the area are below their average snowpack for the year. Despite storms over the holidays, Park City is reporting 66% of its median snowpack, Alta is at 88% and Brian Head, in southern Utah, is at a measly 50%. Utah skiers shouldn't despair just yet. According to the OpenSnow forecast from February 6, cold air is headed back to the Wasatch, along with snow. Upper elevations in the Cottonwood Canyons could see a few inches of wetter snow tonight and there are increasing chances of significant snowfall Friday through Saturday morning. There's also increasing confidence for a low pressure trough to move in from February 13-15. Although early February is a decent way through the ski season, there's still a lot of potential for La Niña to deliver to Utah and bring those snow totals up. La Niña is know for bringing colder, late season storms to the first to read breaking ski news with POWDER. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected with the latest happenings in the world of skiing. From ski resort news to profiles of the world's best skiers, we are committed to keeping you informed.
