"Fugitive Who Faked Death Faces Jury in Shocking Rape Trial After Decade-Long Manhunt"
SALT LAKE CITY — Jury selection commenced on Monday in a high-profile rape trial involving a man accused of evading law enforcement by faking his own death. Nicholas Rossi, who is legally known as Nicholas Alahverdian, faces allegations of raping an ex-girlfriend in September 2008. The trial in Utah is expected to feature opening statements later this week. The woman, referred to in court documents as K.P., became involved with Rossi during the summer of 2008 after connecting on the social media platform MySpace. She subsequently ended the relationship due to his aggressive behavior and … Read more