Businessman to face US rape case

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A UK businessman has been extradited to the US to face allegations that he raped a woman.

David Nicholson lost a High Court appeal last month which would have blocked the move.

The self-employed chartered accountant, from London, is accused of giving the woman a drug before raping her after they had dinner in Manhattan in 2000.

Mr Nicholson, who was flown to the US on Wednesday, denies charges of rape, sexual abuse and assault.

His next court hearing is scheduled for March 7.