Dutch Olympic bosses defend picking volleyball player convicted of raping British girl

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Dutch Olympic bosses have defended their decision to pick a volleyball player - who raped a British girl.

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Dutch Olympic bosses give athlete who raped a 12 y/o girl the go ahead to compete in Paris Games
The Dutch Olympic Committee has risked a backlash after confirming convicted rapist Steven van de Velde can represent the country at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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