US fugitive Nicholas Rossi awaits extradition appeal result after 'car crash' court bid

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US fugitive Nicholas Rossi must await a ruling on his appeal against extradition after a “car crash” court appearance before top Scots judges.Rossi represented himself during a day-long hearing on Thursday and delivered a “shambolic” case which left judges exasperated.The 36-year-old repeatedly ignored rulings and was slapped down several times by judge Lady Dorrian who warned him he could be held in contempt.At one stage after Rossi went on an incomprehensible tangent about the Mormon church, Lady Dorrian told him: “I don’t know how you think you are assisting yourself with these submissions.”The hearing took place in front of Lady Dorrian, Lord Malcolm and Lord Armstrong at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh.Rossi has been at the centre of a long-running battle to return him to the US after being discovered hiding out in Glasgow.Sheriff Norman McFadyen ruled in August there was no impediment to Rossi being extradited to his homeland to face charges including rape.Scottish ministers later signed his extradition order, but Rossi appealed against the court’s ruling and continues to claim he’s an Irishman called Arthur Knight.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.