Nicholas Rossi appears in US court on rape charge

Mr Rossi, who is charged with the rape of a 21-year-old woman, maintains he is Irish orphan Arthur Knight

Nicholas Rossi appeared by videolink at the Third District Court in Utah (KSTU/AP/PA)

Nicholas Rossi has made his first appearance in court in the US following his extradition from Scotland, maintaining he is Irish orphan Arthur Knight.

Rossi appeared by video link at the Third District Court in Utah from Utah County Jail, wearing a blue jumpsuit and using an oxygen mask.