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03.11.2022 - 08:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
An extradition hearing for US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi is set to be filmed in a legal first for Scotland. Rossi, 35, who fled from America to escape an array of alleged offences, is due to have his case heard on Monday.
Evidence on Rossi’s identity will be presented at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in a bid to disprove his claims he’s actually a man called Arthur Knight. Several broadcasters are vying to have their cameras in court to capture proceedings, which are down to last for three days.
Law chiefs have received a “number of applications” to screen the hearing as the strange case has generated huge interest on both sides of the Atlantic. Legal sources say the BBC are believed to be among the applicants, as well as documentary filmmakers and even US television stations.
A source close to the case said: “The BBC is involved along with documentary teams and even stations in the States. The concern is it becomes The Nicholas Rossi Show because he’ll love it. He’ll be the centre of attention, which is what he wants. Cameras will give him extra impetus to turn it into a circus.”
A Judicial Office spokeswoman said: “We have received a number of applications to film proceedings in this extradition case. We are in the process of considering those applications under the guidelines set out in the broadcast protocol.”
The spokeswoman added: “Filming within the sheriff courts needs to be approved by the Sheriff Principal and the Lord President. No final decision has been reached with these applications.”
It’s understood a hearing will take place at the sheriff court on Thursday to determine whether Monday’s extradition case can still proceed after Rossi sacked his lawyer.
Rossi has delivered a string of rants from his wheelchair, usually
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