Nicholas Rossi Sentenced to Prison for Five Years to Life for 2008 Rape

Today, a judge sentenced Nicholas Rossi to a prison term of five years to life for a 2008 rape in Orem, Utah. Agreeing completely with the prosecution’s position that Rossi was manipulative and posed a significant risk of future dangerousness, the judge ordered Rossi to serve this sentence consecutively to an identical sentence for rape imposed last month by a Salt Lake County judge. Rossi will therefore spend at least ten years in prison for both rapes.

“This sentence is a significant victory for the victim in this case, and for sexual assault victims across the state,” said prosecutor Stephen Jones. “While every case is unique, this case is proof that juries can and will convict based on a victim’s report. The strength this victim has demonstrated is absolutely remarkable.”