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

Usually the first step in rehab is admitting you have a problem? Or caused damage. He hasn’t or doesn’t take any personal accountability. And even didn’t pay the full sentence of 4 years .

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u/YoungLadHuckleberry 6d ago edited 6d ago

I hate ridiculous leniency like this with complete monsters in some European prisons

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u/Paranoid_Neckazoid 5d ago

I hate everything about the American criminal system. That clearly doesn't work either.

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u/Weird_Influence1964 5d ago

They have several different systems in the US. One for whites, one for blacks and another one for the rich and powerful.