r/nottheonion • u/DerangedUnicorn27 • 6d ago

Convicted child rapist qualifies for Olympics

https://www.newsweek.com/steven-van-de-velde-dutch-beach-volleyball-olympics-1918442
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u/DerangedUnicorn27 6d ago

Yep. But don’t worry! He gets the honor of representing his country at the highest level in sports. Priorities. /s

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u/basick_bish 6d ago

The Dutch about to get judged by the world on morality; It's Glorious.

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u/Squirrelly_Khan 6d ago

He was released after one year, that’s kind of the country’s fault