Man accused of faking death and fleeing U.S. convicted of rape

A man accused of faking his death to evade sexual assault and fraud charges, Nicholas Alahverdian, was convicted of rape in Utah after a three-day trial, with sentencing set for October 20, where he faces five years to life. Alahverdian, previously arrested in Scotland under a different identity, has a history of assault allegations and will face a second rape trial in Utah County next month.

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