Rossi, originally from Rhode Island, was jailed last year for raping two women in Utah in 2008. The Utah Department of Corrections said the 38-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital. It said: "Rossi died from complications of an existing medical condition after choosing to discontinue medical treatment. "This notification follows communication with Rossi's family and his victims." It added: "Rossi was serving a cumulative sentence of 10 years to life for two counts of first degree felony rape." Utah authorities said they could not disclose details about Rossi's health problems, but in court hearings he often appeared in a wheelchair and used oxygen. Jurors found Rossi guilty of rape in August after a trial in which his accuser and her parents each took the stand. Rossi left a "trail of fear, pain and destruction" behind him, the victim in the case told a court shortly before Rossi was sentenced. "This is not a plea for vengeance. This is a plea for safety and accountability, for recognition of the damage that will never fully heal," she said. He was first identified in 2018 after a decade-old DNA rape kit was examined. A court in Salt Lake County heard from a woman who said she and Rossi began a relationship while she was recovering from a traumatic brain injury in 2008. The woman said they began dating after she responded to a personal ad Rossi had placed on Craigslist, and they quickly became engaged. She said she paid for their dates and covered Rossi's rent. The relationship soured when Rossi started "becoming controlling and saying mean things to me", she told the court. On the day she was raped, she said Rossi had pounded on her car and used his body to block her from pulling out of a garage. After she agreed to enter the house to talk, he pushed her onto his bed, held her down and "forced me to have sex with him", she testified. How Rossi was caught In February 2020 - months after he was charged in one of the cases - an online obituary claimed he had died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Rossi was arrested in Scotland the following year while being treated for COVID, after hospital staff recognised his distinctive tattoos - including the crest of a university he never attended - from an Interpol red notice. A protracted court battle meant he wasn't extradited until January 2024, with Rossi claiming he was an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight who was being framed. Rossi claimed that he been given the tattoos while he was in a coma in hospital so that he resembled the wanted man. At one stage he claimed he was so unwell he was unable to raise his arms above his head, despite having visibly done so in court a day earlier. In a bizarre appearance at a Utah court after his extradition, Rossi spoke in an apparent English accent and referred to the judge as "m'lady" and gave his name as Arthur Knight Brown in a laboured, breathy tone. Investigators identified at least a dozen aliases that Rossi, whose legal name was Nicholas Alahverdian, had used to evade capture over the years. Rossi had married a woman in Bristol and the pair moved to Glasgow.

The judge formally dismissed the case on Thursday. In May, the 74-year-old's third trial over the allegation ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was deadlocked. The majority-male jury had been unable to reach a unanimous decision over whether Weinstein had raped former aspiring actor Ms Mann, now aged 40, in 2013 in a New York hotel. Ms Mann appeared to support Thursday's decision, saying in a letter that a prosecutor read to the court: "After a lot of thought and reflection, I have chosen not to proceed with a fourth trial against Harvey Weinstein. It was clear to me at this last trial I could no longer endure going through this any longer." Weinstein had a neutral expression as court officers led him out of court in his wheelchair. He had pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape in the third degree, and has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. The May mistrial came nearly a year after another New York jury failed to reach a verdict on a charge tied to Ms Mann's allegations, which she recounted across five days in court. At his ‌first ⁠trial in New York in 2020, Weinstein was convicted of raping Ms Mann and assaulting onetime production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. But the state's highest court overturned the conviction and Weinstein's 23-year prison sentence after concluding he did not get a fair trial. A Manhattan jury then convicted Weinstein of sexually abusing Ms Haley at a trial in June 2025, but found him ​not guilty of assaulting former model Kaja Sokola. The same jury were ⁠deadlocked on the third-degree rape charge relating to Ms Mann, and a mistrial was declared, paving the way for May's retrial. Weinstein ​was convicted of rape in California in 2022 and is serving ​a 16-year prison sentence. He is appealing that conviction and sentence. The Miramax studio co-founder will face up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced for abusing Ms Haley. Weinstein has remained in custody serving his setence at New York's maximum-security prison, Rikers Island, while prosecutors weighed the possibility of a further New York retrial.

Andy Burnham is closing in on Downing Street as Nigel Farage endures a tricky political week. But does Burnham actually have a mandate to be prime minister? Or should we have a general election? Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman give their takes on what Burnham's first 100 days could look like and who might be in his cabinet, including the all-important role of chancellor. Harriet says one of her picks for the job has to prove his credibility. And with more scrutiny on Nigel Farage's £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne - how is Farage reacting? Farage has said he is "absolutely convinced I've done nothing wrong in any way at all" and he has "taken zero in personal expenses" since being elected in July 2024 "I'm very careful and very cautious about these things," he said. "I believe it to be a wholly private matter, the standards commissioner may take a different view." To listen without ads, get new episodes a week early, exclusive bonus episodes and much more, become a Sky News Insider. Find out more and subscribe at https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunction Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.

The visitors, who were bossing proceedings at 317 without loss late into the first day's play, found themselves on the receiving end of some excellent bowling in being bowled out for 438, before Duckett (113 off 99) struck a magnificent 88-ball century to anchor England's reply as they closed on 223-2, still 215 runs behind the Black Caps. Stokes (4-70) earlier took his 250th wicket in Tests as part of a fiery morning spell to match the searing temperatures in Nottingham - 35 Celsius, making it the second-hottest day's cricket in England. Stokes took 3-13 across eight overs in of one of his trademark, tireless spells that reduced New Zealand to 418-7 by lunch, before Shoaib Bashir (2-105) helped wrap things up after the interval. Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, third Test, Trent BridgeGot Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract Duckett, who was dropped on eight, then blasted 19 boundaries as part of a majestic seventh Test ton, sharing in a 179-run stand for the second wicket with Jacob Bethell (74no), who will be eyeing a hundred of his own early on day three. England's cause has been aided by an inexperienced New Zealand bowling attack that has also lost Blair Tickner to a concussion following an earlier blow to the head when batting against Jofra Archer. He has been replaced by Zak Foulkes for the remainder of the match. Stokes takes 250th Test wicket during inspired spell After carrying some momentum into the morning from a four-wicket burst deep into the first evening, nightwatchman Will O'Rourke (19) was a brief source of frustration for England as he comfortably passed his previous Test best of five. The first wicket to fall was, in fact, to be top-order batter Daryl Mitchell (11) as he feathered an edge behind off Stokes, with the slightest of scratches detected on review, much to his disbelief. O'Rourke, who had been dropped on 19 by a combination of wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and Joe Root at slip, was finally felled without troubling the scorers further as his dogged resistance made way for a more tailender-suited top-edged hack across the line. Stokes then took his 250th Test wicket, with Mitchell Santner (4) his victim, fending a short ball to gully, though it would prove a slightly contentious dismissal as the batter believed the ball deflected off his arm guard - DRS, crucially, didn't and gave him out. Bashir dropped Tom Blundell in the deep off Jofra Archer shortly after lunch, but swiftly made amends by claiming Nathan Smith (6) - courtesy of a terrific, reflex grab off his own bowling - and Blundell (30) in the same over. A still sulking Archer wasn't initially in the mood to celebrate with the spinner and earned a bit of a telling-off from Stokes, before he then ended the innings in the very next over - New Zealand losing their last six wickets for just 46 runs. Duckett cashes in after being dropped on eight England will have been thrilled at bowling the tourists out for 438, as conditions still seemed ideal for batting, but they got off to a bit of a spluttering start as Emilio Gay departed for a duck in O'Rourke's second over, while Duckett was dropped on eight as Henry Nicholls made a mess of a fairly straightforward offering at third slip. Duckett certainly made the most of the reprieve, looking in sublime touch thereafter as he charged through to a 40-ball fifty just prior to tea. He and Bethell then rattled through the gears in the early part of the evening session, with England flying along at more than six-runs-an-over with boundaries struck in all but four of the first 24 overs of the innings. In the first 13 overs after tea, Duckett and Bethell smashed 91 runs, with the latter bringing up his 60-ball half century a couple of overs prior to Duckett celebrating - and with some gusto - his first Test hundred in more than a year. The only blot on England's evening work was the eventual dismissal of Duckett, as he rather tamely chopped one onto his stumps off Smith, much to his annoyance. He knew there were more runs to be had for him out there, and England will just be hoping others similarly cash in on Saturday, with Bethell and Root (22no) calmly sharing in an unbroken, 36-run partnership through to stumps. 'That meant a lot' - Duckett reflects on century Ben Duckett (113 off 99 balls), speaking to Sky Sports Cricket: "It meant a lot. It's been a bit of a journey since last summer. Playing here at my home ground means a lot to me. I was quite emotional. "It was a bit of a shame I wasn't there at the end of the day, but I'd have taken that at the start. I've felt it's been coming. "I didn't go to the IPL. I've spent a lot of time here working on my game and have scored runs in the County Championship. "It hasn't gone my way in the first couple of Tests but, with the age I'm at now, I try to believe in my game, knowing one is around the corner. "I nicked off on eight; on another day I'd have been back in the hut, but I knew that when that happened it could be my day." 'England have given themselves platform to win' Sky Sports Cricket's Stuart Broad: "England, led by their captain Ben Stokes, have been superb. If you think back to day one, when New Zealand were 317-0, it was almost at a stage where the game was gone. "But England have had such a brilliant day and the changing room will be thinking they can win this game if they pass New Zealand's score. "They have given themselves the platform to really control this game, providing they have another good day tomorrow. It's a big saying in cricket, but the next hour is a big hour. "If New Zealand get a few out in the morning it's a different game, but if Bethell and Root get through that, they can control the rate at which England score." "England will want to bat all day tomorrow and, of course, surpass New Zealand. But they won't be looking that far ahead. "If you think of the power and strike-rate they have coming with Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Ben Stokes, things will accelerate quickly when this bowling attack tires. "Although England are behind on the scoreboard, they have got themselves into a pretty good position." England vs New Zealand - results and schedule All times UK and Ireland, all games live on Sky Sports First Test (Lord's) - England won by 115 runsSecond Test (The Kia Oval) - New Zealand won by 253 runsThird Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am) Watch day three of the third Test between England and New Zealand, live on Sky Sports Cricket on Saturday from 10.15am (first ball 11am). Stream cricket and more with NOW - no contract.

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, punched PC Lydia Ward in the face, knocking her down and breaking her nose, and assaulted PC Ellie Cook. Amaaz was also convicted of the earlier assault of a member of the public at an airport Starbucks. Reading a statement during Amaaz's sentencing hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, Ms Ward said: "I want you to take a good look at me." "You chose to attack a female. You knocked me to the ground with one punch, with so much force you broke my nose. "How would you feel if a male did that to your mother? How would you feel if it was your mother standing here today explaining how she was violently assaulted by a male? "What you did was cowardly." The incident happened at a car park pay area on 23 July 2024 after Amaaz and his 26-year-old brother, Muhammad Amaad, went to collect their mother from a flight. Police were called after Amaaz went into Starbucks and headbutted Abdulkareem Ismaeil - who he claimed racially abused his mother on the plane. The brothers resisted when officers tried to detain them and told the court they did not know they were being approached by police. Prosecutors said Amaaz threw 10 punches, two elbow strikes and a kick, while Amaad aimed six blows at firearms officer PC Zachary Marsden. Footage of a kick and stamp by PC Marsden on Amaaz was widely shared on social media in the days after the incident, sparking protests. Days later a CCTV clip leaked to the media revealed that beforehand a number of punches were thrown towards the male firearms officer and his two female colleagues. Ms Ward said: "What angers me is that afterwards, when only part of the footage was out in the public, you played the victim. "You are not a victim. I am the one who was injured, not you. You had the whole world listening to you and you showed no remorse. Not one ounce. "You allowed the public to feel sorry for you. You made out like we had done something wrong when all we were doing was our job." Jurors at Liverpool Crown Court found Amaaz guilty of actual bodily harm to PC Ward, and of assaulting PC Cook and Mr Ismaeil. Amaaz and Amaad were also charged with assaulting firearms officer PC Marsden, but the jury was unable to reach a verdict. Last month, a decision was made by the Crown Prosecution Service not to pursue a third trial. The men claimed they acted in lawful self-defence, or defence of each other.

Karl Stefanovic is a household name in Australia as the long-time host of breakfast programme Today. But featuring Robinson, the founder of the anti-Islamist English Defence League, appears to have been a step too far for the Channel Nine network. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Channel Nine bosses held crisis talks after the episode featuring Robinson went online on Tuesday. It was no longer available on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts on Wednesday. The podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, was an independent production not associated with Channel Nine. The broadcaster is now negotiating terms for Stefanovic's departure, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Read more from Sky News:Heatwave could be new normalFamily sues Tesla over fatal crash In a statement, Channel Nine said: "The Karl Stefanovic Show is a completely independent production. Nine has no involvement, including in the guest selection and other editorial processes. "However, Nine is taking this matter seriously." In the podcast, which runs for almost an hour, Stefanovic said he admired Robinson's "tenacity" and "courage". As part of promotional photos and videos, the podcast host posed with his arm around Robinson on a London street. Robinson was denied a visa to enter Australia for a speaking tour in 2019 due to his criminal record.

Speaking on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, the veteran Labour peer said the "strongest candidates" were Mr Miliband and current Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Politics latest: Reeves tells next chancellor to 'stick to what I'm doing' Asked to choose who it "should" be between those two, she said: "I'm caught between Ed and Yvette, but I think, marginally, Ed." Mr Burnham, widely expected to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, is also thought to be planning to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor. Names rumoured to replace Ms Reeves, alongside Mr Miliband, include former health secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Ms Mahmood is thought to want to stay in here current job, however. On how to pick a chancellor, Baroness Harman said a prime minister needs to pick "somebody who's on the same page" as them. She said: "You cannot have economic policy division and strife between No 10 and No 11." Baroness Harman also said Burnham will "want a chancellor who is going to be radical". "It can't be business as usual," said Baroness Harman. "The Treasury likes to be the deficit reduction department - it needs to be the growth generating department." But, the former Labour deputy leader added that as well as someone "radical", the next chancellor also needs to be "credible". She said that Mr Miliband is "radical", but also "experienced", and "knows the Treasury inside and out". She pointed to the energy secretary's past role chairing the council of economic advisers for former chancellor Gordon Brown in the early 2000s. To make himself a "credible" chancellor, he would need to do "something big to show that he understands the fiscal cliff edge we're on". On Ms Cooper, Baroness Harman said although she "is not being talked about so much", she also has experience in the Treasury, and is also "radical".

The fee is understood to be £116m, which would break City's transfer record, and make Anderson the most expensive British player ever. Forest have given permission for the midfielder to undergo a medical in due course. Anderson is currently in the USA with England at the World Cup, where he has started their two group games so far. Discussions are ongoing about when Anderson can have a medical, given England play on Saturday against Panama in the final game of Group L. Transfer Centre LIVE!| Latest on YOUR Premier League club!Got Sky? Watch Sky Sports LIVE on your phone📱No Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Personal terms are not expected to be a problem. In early June, Man City had an initial offer for Anderson knocked back by Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old is currently contracted to the Midlands club until 2029 and has been Man City's primary midfield target this summer. Anderson emerged as one of the Premier League's best central midfielders last season and is part of a group of elite midfield options on the market this summer, including Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Brighton's Carlos Baleba. City admire how Anderson has evolved since joining Forest from Newcastle in 2024, and relations between the two clubs are thought to be excellent. During England's World Cup preparation camp, Thomas Tuchel described him as the "full package" and expressed confidence that City's interest would not distract him. "He's a top player," the England boss said. "There's nothing more to say, he's the full package. I'm happy that he's with us on that kind of level and he's a key player for us." Forest hoping to sign two midfielders if Anderson leaves Nottingham Forest are hoping to sign two central midfielders this summer if Anderson leaves. The plan had always been to add one more option but with Anderson's move to Man City taking a step forward, it appears two players will come in in his position. Forest are interested in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall and Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi, who the Italian club value at around €30m (£25.9m). They also have a long-standing interest in Celtic's Arne Engels, whom they tried to sign in January. Can Anderson fit into a potential Maresca team? Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom: "Elliot Anderson will 100 per cent fit into Enzo Maresca's system. He would have fit into Pep's and fit into any manager's system because he's so versatile. He can play as a single pivot, as we've seen at the World Cup; he can play alongside someone like Declan Rice. "He can break the lines, press, win duels - he is an all-action midfielder. He can even score goals, as we saw against City last season, for Nottingham Forest. That versatility makes him a really important signing for Man City, particularly when you consider Bernardo Silva's exit this summer. "There's still some speculation about Rodri's future. He said he'll sort it after the World Cup. He's got one year left on his contract as he goes into next season. "There's no guarantee he is going to sign an extension at this point, but Anderson is clearly a player who can play alongside or in place of Rodri; he's that talented. City fans will be really excited about reinvigorating that midfield when you look at some of the other players in that position. "They haven't proved the ability to replace Rodri, whereas Anderson has a lot of his footballing future ahead of him and his stats have proved how good he is in a number of roles in the middle of the pitch." Better than Rice and Rodri? Why Anderson is worth over £100m The only thing that might divide opinion on Elliot Anderson this summer is his hefty price tag. The 23-year-old's profile as the perfect all-round midfielder is surely undisputed. So, how does he stack up against other midfielders in the same price bracket? In short, Manchester City have agreed a deal for the cream of the crop. Beyond the eye test, which will tell you how efficiently he moves up and down the pitch and how composed he is in possession, his off-the-ball work is exemplary. Better than Declan Rice. More efficient, even, than present-day Rodri... Read Laura Hunter's full feature here.