Controversy Surrounding Steven van de Velde's Participation in the Olympics
Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, will represent the Netherlands in the Olympics despite his criminal history.
Key Points
- Van de Velde convicted of raping a 12-year-old in 2014
- Served one year of a four-year prison sentence
- Registered sex offender in the U.K.
- Dutch volleyball federation supports his participation in the Olympics
Pros
- Van de Velde has served his sentence and is a registered sex offender
- He has been fully reintegrated into the Dutch volleyball community
- He meets all the qualification requirements for the Olympic Games
Cons
- Victim has self-harmed and overdosed
- Controversy surrounding his participation in the Olympics