EXTRADITION APPLICATION BY THE LORD ADVOCATE REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AGAINST NICHOLAS ROSSI [2023] SC EDIN 24 (11/08/2023)

The court found that the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the respondent is Nicholas Rossi, the person sought by the United States, and that extradition is not barred by human rights concerns.

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Citation: [2023] SC EDIN 24
Parties: Applicant: The Lord Advocate representing the United States of America; Respondent: Nicholas Rossi
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Procedural Posture: Extradition Application / Final Judgment
Outcome: extradition ordered
Legal Topics: Extradition Proceedings, Identity of Accused, Human Rights Objections

Extradition Law Criminal Law Extradition Proceedings Identity of Accused Human Rights Objections

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Parties

The Lord Advocate representing the United States of America

Applicant

Nicholas Rossi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Extradition Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent is the person sought by the United States for extradition
2 Whether extradition is barred by human rights concerns

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

extradition ordered

Orders

The respondent is ordered to be extradited to the United States of America.

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