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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r/nottheonion • u/DerangedUnicorn27 • 6d ago
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u/PepernotenEnjoyer 6d ago edited 5d ago
It isn’t “the Dutch” who consider this. It’s an individual judge (or a small group of judges). Those judges also have to stay within the confines of the law. There have also been instances of child molesters getting 19 years (look up Robert M. if you want to learn more).
But yes obviously one year is waayy too little.