A Man's Long Run from Justice Ends in Prison

Nicholas Edward Rossi, now 38, has been sentenced to at least five years in prison, with the possibility of a life sentence. The judge did not specify additional time for the years he has already spent in custody.

Denial and Conviction

Rossi maintained his innocence throughout the trial, stating:

"I am not guilty of this. These women are lying."

However, the judge and jury found him guilty of rape in two separate cases. The victims shared their ongoing fear of Rossi, expressing concern that he might harm them or others again.

The Long Road to Justice

Rossi's crimes occurred over a decade ago, but justice was delayed due to the time it took to identify him. In 2017, a rape kit from one of the cases was finally tested, and the DNA matched Rossi. He was also under investigation for similar crimes in Ohio.

A Failed Escape and False Identity

Before his arrest, Rossi fled to Scotland and attempted to assume a new identity as Arthur Knight. Even after his capture, he continued to deny his true identity, claiming to be an Irish orphan who had never been to the U.S. However, DNA evidence and his tattoos confirmed his true identity as Nicholas Edward Rossi.

Closure for the Victims

With Rossi now behind bars, the women he harmed can begin the process of healing.