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EXTRADITION FIGHT

Scots rape accused fugitive Kim Avis could be back in country within days

RAPE claim fugitive Kim Avis could be back in the country within days after giving up his fight against extradition in America.

Avis, 55, is wanted by cops here after being accused of 25 offences - including five rapes.

 Avis, 55, is described as “a significant flight risk and a danger".
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Avis, 55, is described as “a significant flight risk and a danger".

He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in March accused of three sexual assaults and indecent behaviour towards a girl aged between 12 and 16.

It's claimed he's now 'waived extradition'.

And the US District Court in Denver does not expect any further hearings, a spokesman said.


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The US Marshals Service now has to transport Avis back to the UK, which could take place before the end of the week.

He's been in the US for five months after travelling there ahead of his trial.

The dad of nine from Inverness was accused of faking his own death at a California beach in February.

Police say Avis then headed east allegedly using disguises to evade detection.

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