r/nottheonion • u/DerangedUnicorn27 • 4d 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/voicebread 4d ago

He groomed her online, TOOK A FLIGHT to meet her, and then raped her while her mother wasn’t home 

fuck this piece of shit, I wish him unimaginable agony 

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u/DerangedUnicorn27 4d 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/sparkyjay23 3d ago

Steven van de Velde, 29, and his partner, Matthew Immers, secured their spot in the upcoming Games, topping the Dutch rankings for the country's two men's beach volleyball spots.

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde.

Why is his name absent from the conversation?