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/Eggplantosaur 6d ago

He raped a 12 year old girl, admits that he did it, and only did one year of prison time? 

What the fuck?

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u/DerangedUnicorn27 6d ago

Yep, true story. It’s appalling and disgusting. And a depressing number of people support him.

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u/osku1204 6d ago

Their whole argument is "Well he paid his debt To society, shouldnt he get a change?" calling getting a one year sentence In a dutch prison paying your debt To society is mind numbing.

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u/Top-Decision-3528 5d ago

Meanwhile that girl is going to have tons of issues and psychological damage