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/Aploogee 6d ago

There is absolutely NO rehabilitating rapists.

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