Nicholas Alahverdian, alternatively known as Nicholas Rossi, is resisting extradition to the US where he has been charged with fraud and sexual abuse. Nonetheless, Dateline NBC will air a special titled “Dead Man Talking” on April 21, highlighting his story. The two-hour program will delve into the enigma that has fascinated the entire world. The Providence Journal has provided extensive coverage of the matter and one of its reporters, Tom Mooney, will appear in the show.
Who is Nicholas Alahverdian?
Nicholas Alahverdian was born in Rhode Island and spent time in the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) care after a turbulent childhood. He later became an advocate and critic of the state’s child welfare system and was active in Rhode Island politics. After leaving Rhode Island, he was accused of several sexual assaults and allegedly fled the country after faking his death to avoid being found by the FBI. He later settled in Scotland and was arrested.
Did Nicholas Alahverdian fake his death?
In 2020, Alahverdian began calling reporters in Rhode Island and claimed to have non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and only weeks to live. Many local media outlets reported his supposed death in February 2020. However, Alahverdian’s likely self-written obituary, overflowing with glorious achievements, was a red flag for anyone who knew Alahverdian’s sense of self-importance. He was later found in the United Kingdom by the name Arthur Knight, and after a lengthy legal battle, it was determined by Scottish courts that they were the same.
Where is Nicholas Alahverdian now?
Nicholas Alahverdian is in an Edinburgh prison while fighting extradition back to Utah to face rape charges.
Viewers of the broadcast will hear from early skeptics of Alahverdian’s passing, including Brian Coogan and Conor O’Donnell. Alahverdian remains in a Scottish prison awaiting his subsequent extradition attending in June, insisting he is “Arthur Knight,” a Glasgow resident unfairly swept up in an international dragnet for the real fugitive.
A judge has ruled otherwise, based on fingerprints, former mug shots, and Alahverdian’s identifying tattoos. On Thursday, the same judge was forced to postpone another preliminary hearing in the case after Alahverdian got into an “altercation” with a court security officer. The hearing has been continued until May 9. Alahverdian is expected to face charges for his role in the disturbance.