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Rape conviction in faked death case
A Utah jury convicts Nicholas Alahverdian, also known as Nicholas Rossi, of rape tied to a 2008 case.
A man who faked his death and fled the United States to dodge sexual assault and fraud allegations was convicted of rape in Utah.
Man Convicted of Rape in Utah After Faking Death
A Salt Lake County jury found Nicholas Alahverdian, identified in Utah as Nicholas Rossi, guilty after three days of testimony. Deliberations began on Wednesday and sentencing is set for October 20. He faces five years to life in prison.
Prosecutors said the case centers on a 2008 attack. The victim testified that she was assaulted after a whirlwind romance, and the defense argued the pieces of the case are incomplete. Alahverdian has ties to earlier accusations in other states, including Massachusetts and Ohio. A backlog in testing sexual assault kits delayed the identification of the suspect for about a decade.
Key Takeaways
"We are grateful to the survivor in this case for her willingness to come forward, years after this attack took place."
DA statement praising the survivor
"It took courage and bravery to take the stand and confront her attacker to hold him accountable."
DA statement about the survivor's testimony
"Not all the pieces are there."
Defense attorney's remark about the evidence
"He admitted his true identity under oath last year."
Prosecutor's note on his identity
This conviction shows how accountability can arrive years after the crime, especially when a suspect uses a false identity and travels abroad. The case also highlights the messy interplay between past allegations and a current trial, and how survivors push through fear to seek justice. It underscores flaws in how sexual assault investigations and kit testing can slow the path to accountability while still delivering a verdict.
Highlights
- Courage to come forward makes justice possible
- Truth travels a long road to reach the courtroom
- Accountability arrives when survivors speak up
- The past does not stay hidden forever
Sexual violence coverage risks
The report involves a rape conviction and survivor testimony. Coverage should avoid sensationalism, protect the survivor's privacy, and acknowledge ongoing legal proceedings.
Justice travels a winding road, but it reaches the courtroom eventually.
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