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/sunshine10zeros 6d ago

Supposedly groomed her for two years, meaning it started at 10 years old… wtffffffff

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u/MIdtownBrown68 6d ago

The Netherlands—not big on long prison sentences. They’re more about rehabilitation.

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u/sunshine10zeros 6d ago

He doesn’t seem very sorry for his actions.

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u/dapper_doberman 6d ago

"Doesn't matter, it's about rehabilitation. It's much better than American prison system that is built to punish criminals."

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u/sunshine10zeros 6d ago

Child rapist should be punished.

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u/dapper_doberman 6d ago

I agree, I prefer punishment. These people can't be rehabilitated.