American fugitive who fled to Scotland jailed for rape

It comes four years after he was arrested in a hospital bed in Glasgow.

It’s a story which has gripped both sides of the Atlantic.

Now Nicholas Rossi, branded a dangerous narcissist by US prosecutors, has been jailed – and warned he’ll spend decades behind bars.

The rapist has been sentenced to at least five years in prison and was told he may never be released.

It comes four years after he was arrested in a hospital bed in Glasgow suffering from Covid, insisting he was the victim of mistaken identity.

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Last updated Oct 21st, 2025 at 19:31

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