Nicholas Rossi, who faked his death then fled to Europe to avoid prosecution has been found guilty of first-degree felony rape in Utah.

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

Nicholas Rossi was convicted by a Salt Lake County jury following a three-day trial. The guilty verdict came just hours after he declined to testify in his own defence.