She said his legs felt 'strong and athletic'
The prison doctor for rape suspect Nicholas Rossi has told a court she does not know why he uses a wheelchair as she saw a video of him kicking down a door and attacking an officer.
Giving evidence at Rossi’s extradition hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, Dr Mundweil said she saw CCTV footage appearing to show Rossi kicking a door and then kicking a prison officer in the face. Dr Mundweil was also asked by Mr Cameron if she had any concerns about any major illnesses Rossi may have.The court heard Rossi had complained on some occasions of being short of breath after he stopped using the oxygen he has been frequently seen with throughout the ongoing legal proceedings.Dr Mundweil added: “His oxygen levels have always been satisfactory.“It was not at a level that would cause any concern.
He then put it to Dr Mundweil that Rossi might have a personality disorder, to which she responded: “I think he might have a personality disorder.”
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