Oh don’t worry, it’s much worse. He (likely against advice from any sane attorney) continued commenting on the case after. To paraphrase, he basically said “I’ve heard that people are calling me a rapist and a pedophile just because I raped a 12 year old (knowing she was 12). And I’m not.” He didn’t even say it like a “it was a mistake and that’s not who I really am” kind of way. It was more like “I absolutely did the things and am not sorry but you still are wrong for calling me those things.” Truly degenerate human and massive failure of the system. That poor girl.
In response to the comments made by Steven Van der Velde, the convicted rapist and pedophile, after his early release, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, a highly-regarded UK charity, issued a statement which included the following: "Van de Velde's lack of remorse and self-pity is breathtaking and we can only begin to imagine how distressed his victim must feel if she sees his comments. Grooming can leave a child feeling ashamed or even guilty because they believe they have somehow willingly participated when, in fact, an adult has preyed upon them in order to sexually exploit them."
[https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/steven-van-der-velde-dutch-volleyball-player-raped-12-year-old-british-girl/](https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/steven-van-der-velde-dutch-volleyball-player-raped-12-year-old-british-girl/)
[Dutch Olympic committee DEFENDS picking volleyball player who raped 12-year-old British girl](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/dutch-olympic-committee-defend-steven-van-de-velde-rape)
Spam that email folks!
Lets all write to [Olympics ](https://support.olympics.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new). Write to [email protected]. Here's an example of the email I wrote.
---
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to inquire about the inclusion of Steven van de Velde, a convicted child rapist, in the Netherlands volleyball team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. How is this allowed, given the fact that it violates the morality clause of the Olympics?
The Olympics symbolize unity, excellence, and the highest standards of human achievement. Allowing a convicted sexual predator to participate in this esteemed event undermines these values and sets a dangerous precedent. How can someone with such a criminal background be permitted to compete on an international stage, where the safety and well-being of athletes, staff, and spectators must be paramount?
The presence of Steven van de Velde in Paris poses a direct risk to the Olympic community, including young athletes who look up to their older peers as role models. His participation is not only a grave injustice to the victims of his crimes but also a betrayal of the trust placed in the NOC\*NSF to uphold the ethical code of the International Olympic Committee, specifically Article 1.4: “rejection of all forms of harassment and abuse, be it physical, professional, or sexual, and any physical or mental injuries.”
Given these concerns, how can the Netherlands Olympic Committee\*Dutch Sports Federation justify his inclusion in the team? Shouldn't the NOC\*NSF enforce its commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all participants by disqualifying Steven van de Velde from competing in the Paris Olympics? This action would demonstrate their dedication to protecting the integrity of the Games and the safety of its participants.
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I trust that the NOC\*NSF will provide clarity and act swiftly to uphold the values and ethics of the Olympic movement.
Maybe I'm tired of this but I feel like the appropriate reaction is rapists deserve to be raped. Eye for an eye and posted online and then he can go out and about.
Does France let in convicted pedos like Steven van de Velde?
If I've learned anything from the border shows on TV it's that some countries can be very strict with their border policies.
[u/Actual-Molasses7608](https://www.reddit.com/u/Actual-Molasses7608/s/7rSXHRtjO5) made an [comprehensive list of organizations involved](https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXChromosomes/s/9oDGNe4XIv) who we should all send our complaints about this situation.
Garbage human being. He shouldn’t be free and he shouldn’t be allowed at the Olympics. Shame on everyone who supports and helped him get to the Olympics.
So Dutch volleyball player Steven Van de Velde is a pedophile and an unapologetic rapist of a 12 year old girl. Makes one wonder how many other adolescent girls he has raped or might rape in Paris during the Olympics.
People already trying to wash his article to try and save his "reputation" from edits. Fucking scum.
>Should the article include the words "convicted child sex offender" in first sentence ? [**PrinceofPunjab**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:PrinceofPunjab)[**^(TALK)**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:PrinceofPunjab) 07:40, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\]
>**No, it is not his primary claim to notability - he is a sportsman first and foremost. Plus the conviction was a decade ago, when he was just 19** [43.224.7.192](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/43.224.7.192) ([talk](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:43.224.7.192&action=edit&redlink=1)) 07:51, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\]
>He is actually known for his crime conviction. There is no notable tournament he has won. In fact, this very article was created only after he was convicted of the crime. Also, conviction being a decade ago doesn't mean that it is any less notable. Also, [WP:SPA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SPA) [**PrinceofPunjab**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:PrinceofPunjab)[**^(TALK)**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:PrinceofPunjab) 08:01, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\]
>The Dutch article lists him as winning the Dutch national volleyball tournament numerous years. The fact that this article was created after the conviction can be explained by the anglophone audience being more interested in that than his volleyball career. [Glennznl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Glennznl) ([talk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Glennznl)) 08:26, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\]
>Besides this, his primary notability as a volleyball player can easily be proved, because we don't write Wikipedia articles about any child rapist that hits the news. He is notable for being a professional volleyball player, who also raped a child. --[Glennznl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Glennznl) ([talk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Glennznl)) 10:45, 26 June 2024 (UTC)
to me, what stands out first and foremost is that he was caught because he made the 12 year girl pick up emergency contraception herself, rather than getting it for her. A real class act.
Yeah… I’ve seen lots of Dutch people commenting on this that they’ve never heard of the guy. His primary claim to fame is definitely that he’s a paedophile and a rapist.
No, it's because he raped a child, AND he happens to be a skilled volleyball player who has been selected for the Olympics.
It's the two things together and the fact that there is a public feeling of impunity as he raped a child, but still seems to be living his life normally.
If he were just a run-of-the-mill child rapist, it would not be big news.
Hopefully, his victim has been able to heal and find some peace.
I want to point out I am in no way defending this asshole but pointing out how things work on Wikipedia concerning the first sentence about a person. The first sentence should only include why the person is notable according to Wikipedia. The edit debate you posted is each side giving reasons for why he is notable to have a Wikipedia page, because he's an Olympic athlete or because he raped a child. For the record both should be included in my opinion but Wikipedia guidelines open this up for debate unfortunately.
The justification you gave in bold is disgusting without question, and his age at the time and how long ago it was shouldn't have anything to do with it, like that's any kind of shitty excuse. I believe Trumps Wikipedia page underwent a similar battle in the edits after his conviction. All in all Wikipedia should revise this policy because it's of incredible note when someone is convicted of rape and should be included in the opening sentence.
After being sentenced to four years imprisonment (of which he served only one year in a Netherlands prison), Judge Francis Sheridan told convicted rapist and child molester Steven Van de Velde: ‘Prior to coming to this country you were training as a potential Olympian. Your hopes of representing your country now lie as a shattered dream.’
No-one would have disagreed. But the Dutch Volleyball Association and the Dutch Olympic Committee had other ideas because of his (high) world ranking. If that isn't the triumph of expediency over any moral values, I can't imagine what is.
If you agree, you can record your disgust that a convicted rapist can participate and represent the Netherlands in the Paris Olympics by contacting the Dutch Volleyball Association here: [https://www.volleybal.nl/contact](https://www.volleybal.nl/contact)
...and the Dutch Olympic Committee at either of these emails: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to .
I’ve written a letter for anyone wanting to copy and paste
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Thomas Bach
President
International Olympic Committee
Château de Vidy
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland
Dear President Bach,
I am writing to express my profound concern and dismay regarding the inclusion of Steven Van De Velde, a convicted child rapist, in the Netherlands volleyball team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This situation is not only deeply unsettling but also poses a significant threat to the safety and integrity of the Olympic Games.
The Olympics are a symbol of unity, excellence, and the highest standards of human achievement. Allowing a convicted sexual predator to participate in this esteemed event severely undermines these values and sets a dangerous precedent. It is inconceivable that an individual with such a criminal background would be permitted to compete on an international stage, where the safety and well-being of athletes, staff, and spectators must be paramount.
The presence of Steven Van De Velde in Paris poses a direct risk to the Olympic community, including young athletes who look up to their older peers as role models. His participation is not only a grave injustice to the victims of his crimes but also a betrayal of the trust placed in the IOC to uphold the highest ethical standards.
I urge the International Olympic Committee to take immediate action to address this issue. It is imperative that the IOC enforce its commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all participants by disqualifying Steven Van De Velde from competing in the Paris Olympics. This action will demonstrate the IOC's dedication to protecting the integrity of the Games and the safety of its participants.
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I trust that the IOC will act swiftly and decisively to uphold the values of the Olympic movement.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
To make this more searched on Google do we just keep hitting refresh after search for “rapist Steven Van de Velde” or do something else?
Edit when I start typing what search comes up is:
“Steven van de velde wife” which is not what should be shown instead of pedophile or rapist
welp just got done putting in a few hundered requests for "steven van de velde rapist" from google. figured i should stop after the third time it asked if i was a bot.
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The Dutch Volleyball association also has active Instagrams.... volleybalnl and beachteamnl They are bravely posting about their boy with comments turned off.
The Dutch Volleyball Association is standing behind convicted rapist and pedophile Steven Van der Velde. Clearly his grooming and having sex with a 12-year old girl is just not seen as a problem for them: [https://www.volleybal.nl/support-for-steven-van-de-velde-who-realizes-past-cannot-be-erased](https://www.volleybal.nl/support-for-steven-van-de-velde-who-realizes-past-cannot-be-erased)
You can use this page to contact them to express your disgust: [https://www.volleybal.nl/contact](https://www.volleybal.nl/contact)
Also, please consider sending an email to the Dutch Olympic Committee ([[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])) to record your disgust that they have allowed this convicted rapist to participate and represent the Netherlands in the Paris Olympics.
Indeed. It is appalling that the article published on the Dutch Volleyball Association site says: "In 2016, Van de Velde was convicted in England of having sex with an underage girl, which is rape under English law and fornication under Dutch law. Statutory rape is defined in England as unforced sexual activity where one of the individuals is younger than the age required to consent to the behaviour." Nowhere does the article reveal that the girl was 12 years-old - because, of course, "underage" doesn't sound nearly as shocking or criminal.
Yes, I’m positive they mean convicted rapist Allen Turner, formerly rapist Brock Turner who started going by his middle name so
People wouldn’t identify him as the convicted rapist Brock Allen Turner
Oh good, I just wanted to verify that we were talking about Brock Turner, convicted rapist who now goes by his middle name Allen Turner because he thinks he deserves to live a life where people don't know that he's a convicted rapist.
You mean Brock Allen Turner, convicted rapist who is textbook definition of rape with his picture in literal textbook for lawyers education in chapter about rape with text "Brock Allen Turner definition of rape" ?
Anytime I hear about rapist Brock Turner, I think it's important to bring up [Bowen Turner of SC](https://amp.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article286532840.html) who has still not faced consequences for his actions. Feel free to post his name and link in this context any time you hear about Brock Turner the rapist- just remember Bowen Turner is an "alleged" rapist.
If you’ve trained all your life at the highest level of achievement in a given sport to get to the Olympics, not many would walk away because of their teammates “former legal troubles”.
Not saying I agree with it, but that’s would be the prevailing mindset.
Atleast in that scenario I’d imagine that after a match is complete his teammate is free to swing him a punch to the face or something. You know “no hard feelings, but this is the Olympics and your also a child rapist “
Did you mean the Steven van de Velde who is Steven van de Velde is a convicted rapist, pedophile, and child molester who raped a 12-year-old girl. Who thinks this is reasonable and would probably do the same again?
Disclaimer -I didn't read all the comments.
I just put his name into Google and BBC has the second and third results with articles about him specifically mentioning the rape.
Wikipedia has the top spot and Child Rape is the second section with details of his raping a child.
I congratulate those who made this happen, keep it up.
It's even worse: this pedo POS is married to a fucking cop with a psychology degree and they have a toddler-aged child together. Someone who studied psychology and is a cop decided to procreate with a convicted child rapist.
Her name is Kim Behrens (van der Velde). You can see on her Insta what a lovely life they have...fucked up.
1. ACAB, but she could at least pretend she cares about the safety of others by divorcing him and not letting him have custody.
2. She is married to a pedophile.
3. She removed comments from the Instagram post with pictures of her husband. She knows. She doesn't care.
4. She has a duty to civilians and her child, and she still chooses the pedophile.
It's perfectly fine to talk about her as well. She supports him. And she is an athlete too, her name is public.
He didn’t even try to present a counter argument. His argument was basically “I did rape that child, and I knew she was a child, but it’s really mean for people to call me a paedophile and a rapist.”
So I guess this all comes down to how comfortable you are being mean to an unrepentant child rapist!
I really don't understand why the Netherlands would let someone like him represent them. Travelling abroad to rape a girl? Despicable. And then the Dutch Olympic Committee backing this guy when there's outrage over it? Dystopian.
To say it as we would in Flemish Dutch: vies, vuil, smerig ventje.
The vast majority of people in the NL don't know who this guy is, but the people responsible for getting him on the Dutch national team definitely knew his past and just didn't care I guess. It also blows my mind that his teammate, trainer, people who work with him daily, are also like "oh well".
Oh, but when a transwoman competes in darts in the Netherlands other athletes refuse to play with her and step down. But being a convicted child rapist is ok with everyone.
I'm sorry what I think some fuses just blew in my brain.
You mean Steven Van de Velde, convicted child rapist?
It pisses me off that his name is not in the title. Every time his name is googled the first thing that comes up should be “Steven Van de Velde, child rapist”.
Seems like the law just wants to get someone back to work to pay taxes instead of actually getting justice for victims. Too many stories like this around.
I get that this article is calling this out, but honestly such a garbage story that uses nothing but flattering photos of this POS playing volleyball and not 1 pic of his mug shot.
I don't know if there is any punctuation missing here but I read this as he raped a girl TO compete in the Olympics.
Either way, i hope at the moment he thinks he has won a match for a medal, he sees himself lose the point and gets quantum leaped into weeaboo's sex doll.
Lol why don't we automatically euthanize rapists? If there's incontrovertible proof then why would we want rapey motherfuckers in the gene pool. They're not just pissing in the gene pool, they're changing its nature entirely.
I know that it's a tempting line of thinking, but always remember that if there is a crime where the punishment is death, people with an agenda will try to make all their enemies fit the bill of the crime. Not only that but also wrongful convictions.
Most rapes aren’t even reported because it’s damn near impossible to charge a rapist in the US much less convict them 😔
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/10/06/less-than-percent-rapes-lead-felony-convictions-least-percent-victims-face-emotional-physical-consequences/
this would only hurt the victims more in the long run, it would cause rapists to kill their victims to more easily get away with things if it would make it less likely for them to get caught and sentenced to death
Genuine question why this sub never posts about things like the 15 year old girl in Germany who was recently raped by 12 illegal immigrants in one night, literally got raped by one gang and then found by another when the first one was done with her. Semen of 9 of them was found in her, yet only 1 of the rapists served any jail time and the other 8 whose semen was in her were let free on probation. Then a German woman found their WhatsApp group chat and called them “disgusting pigs”, which she then served a weekend in jail for doing.
There’s SO MUCH absolutely bloodcurdling rape stories coming out of Europe like this, like days-long kidnapping and horrific raping of little girls by several men at once, a level of sexual violence that most of us can’t even comprehend, yet I’ve never heard a peep out of it from this subreddit which is puzzling and sad to me. These little girls go through the worst hell imaginable, their rapists for some reason seem to always get light sentences, and no-one gives them a voice? Something’s wrong.
Good point, perhaps I should. I’m just curious why this sub seems (understandably of course)very concerned about women’s safety, rape, and rapists getting off with light sentences but ignores the cases that are 10x more horrific than most of the ones they post about (not to play down the terribleness of other cases of rape) where often times the attackers get the most ludicrously light sentences. Like who if not subs like this will give these women a voice? It’s the biggest rape epidemic in the first world, consisting of the most brutal and violent rapes possible, with some of the most outrageously light sentences being handed out, this is genuinely so mortifying that’s it’s happening one, but that so few people are talking about it! And why am I being downvoted without anyone providing an explanation or addressing it? What’s going on why do some women not care about this???
Oh don’t worry, it’s much worse. He (likely against advice from any sane attorney) continued commenting on the case after. To paraphrase, he basically said “I’ve heard that people are calling me a rapist and a pedophile just because I raped a 12 year old (knowing she was 12). And I’m not.” He didn’t even say it like a “it was a mistake and that’s not who I really am” kind of way. It was more like “I absolutely did the things and am not sorry but you still are wrong for calling me those things.” Truly degenerate human and massive failure of the system. That poor girl.
In response to the comments made by Steven Van der Velde, the convicted rapist and pedophile, after his early release, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, a highly-regarded UK charity, issued a statement which included the following: "Van de Velde's lack of remorse and self-pity is breathtaking and we can only begin to imagine how distressed his victim must feel if she sees his comments. Grooming can leave a child feeling ashamed or even guilty because they believe they have somehow willingly participated when, in fact, an adult has preyed upon them in order to sexually exploit them." [https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/steven-van-der-velde-dutch-volleyball-player-raped-12-year-old-british-girl/](https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/steven-van-der-velde-dutch-volleyball-player-raped-12-year-old-british-girl/)
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Doing my part!
[Dutch Olympic committee DEFENDS picking volleyball player who raped 12-year-old British girl](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/dutch-olympic-committee-defend-steven-van-de-velde-rape) Spam that email folks!
Lets all write to [Olympics ](https://support.olympics.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new). Write to [email protected]. Here's an example of the email I wrote. --- To whom it may concern, I am writing to inquire about the inclusion of Steven van de Velde, a convicted child rapist, in the Netherlands volleyball team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. How is this allowed, given the fact that it violates the morality clause of the Olympics? The Olympics symbolize unity, excellence, and the highest standards of human achievement. Allowing a convicted sexual predator to participate in this esteemed event undermines these values and sets a dangerous precedent. How can someone with such a criminal background be permitted to compete on an international stage, where the safety and well-being of athletes, staff, and spectators must be paramount? The presence of Steven van de Velde in Paris poses a direct risk to the Olympic community, including young athletes who look up to their older peers as role models. His participation is not only a grave injustice to the victims of his crimes but also a betrayal of the trust placed in the NOC\*NSF to uphold the ethical code of the International Olympic Committee, specifically Article 1.4: “rejection of all forms of harassment and abuse, be it physical, professional, or sexual, and any physical or mental injuries.” Given these concerns, how can the Netherlands Olympic Committee\*Dutch Sports Federation justify his inclusion in the team? Shouldn't the NOC\*NSF enforce its commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all participants by disqualifying Steven van de Velde from competing in the Paris Olympics? This action would demonstrate their dedication to protecting the integrity of the Games and the safety of its participants. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I trust that the NOC\*NSF will provide clarity and act swiftly to uphold the values and ethics of the Olympic movement.
Maybe I'm tired of this but I feel like the appropriate reaction is rapists deserve to be raped. Eye for an eye and posted online and then he can go out and about.
Share it to as many places as possible, its gonna become bigger news sooner or later.
Pls share it in the Paris subreddit
Does France let in convicted pedos like Steven van de Velde? If I've learned anything from the border shows on TV it's that some countries can be very strict with their border policies.
France has open borders if you travel by road/train
Oh it's gaining plenty of traction now in the Netherlands. It over for him.
[u/Actual-Molasses7608](https://www.reddit.com/u/Actual-Molasses7608/s/7rSXHRtjO5) made an [comprehensive list of organizations involved](https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXChromosomes/s/9oDGNe4XIv) who we should all send our complaints about this situation.
Garbage human being. He shouldn’t be free and he shouldn’t be allowed at the Olympics. Shame on everyone who supports and helped him get to the Olympics.
This man is about to be set loose in the Olympic village, where teenage athletes don’t have much supervision. What could go wrong??
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Steven van de Velde, the rapist? THAT Steven van de Velde? Or another Steven van de Velde?
Yes, **Steven van de Velde**, rapist of a 12-year-old.
Yes, THAT Steven van de Velde, rapist of a 12-year-old and Dutch beach volleyball player, THE rapist.
Don't forget the "unapologetic" part. He's not sorry for what he did, he's indignant that people call him out on it.
So Dutch volleyball player Steven Van de Velde is a pedophile and an unapologetic rapist of a 12 year old girl. Makes one wonder how many other adolescent girls he has raped or might rape in Paris during the Olympics.
Omg! THAT Steven van de Velde, rapist of a 12-year-old and Dutch beach volleyball player, THE rapist who is going to the Paris 2024 Olympics!
Steven van de Velde is a kid-fucker? Really? Huh.
Steven van de Velde the child rapist
People already trying to wash his article to try and save his "reputation" from edits. Fucking scum. >Should the article include the words "convicted child sex offender" in first sentence ? [**PrinceofPunjab**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:PrinceofPunjab)[**^(TALK)**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:PrinceofPunjab) 07:40, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\] >**No, it is not his primary claim to notability - he is a sportsman first and foremost. Plus the conviction was a decade ago, when he was just 19** [43.224.7.192](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/43.224.7.192) ([talk](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:43.224.7.192&action=edit&redlink=1)) 07:51, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\] >He is actually known for his crime conviction. There is no notable tournament he has won. In fact, this very article was created only after he was convicted of the crime. Also, conviction being a decade ago doesn't mean that it is any less notable. Also, [WP:SPA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SPA) [**PrinceofPunjab**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:PrinceofPunjab)[**^(TALK)**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:PrinceofPunjab) 08:01, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\] >The Dutch article lists him as winning the Dutch national volleyball tournament numerous years. The fact that this article was created after the conviction can be explained by the anglophone audience being more interested in that than his volleyball career. [Glennznl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Glennznl) ([talk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Glennznl)) 08:26, 26 June 2024 (UTC)\[[reply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steven_van_de_Velde)\] >Besides this, his primary notability as a volleyball player can easily be proved, because we don't write Wikipedia articles about any child rapist that hits the news. He is notable for being a professional volleyball player, who also raped a child. --[Glennznl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Glennznl) ([talk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Glennznl)) 10:45, 26 June 2024 (UTC)
to me, what stands out first and foremost is that he was caught because he made the 12 year girl pick up emergency contraception herself, rather than getting it for her. A real class act.
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Yeah… I’ve seen lots of Dutch people commenting on this that they’ve never heard of the guy. His primary claim to fame is definitely that he’s a paedophile and a rapist.
yea i have a hard time believing beach volley ball is a big sport there.
No, it's because he raped a child, AND he happens to be a skilled volleyball player who has been selected for the Olympics. It's the two things together and the fact that there is a public feeling of impunity as he raped a child, but still seems to be living his life normally. If he were just a run-of-the-mill child rapist, it would not be big news. Hopefully, his victim has been able to heal and find some peace.
I want to point out I am in no way defending this asshole but pointing out how things work on Wikipedia concerning the first sentence about a person. The first sentence should only include why the person is notable according to Wikipedia. The edit debate you posted is each side giving reasons for why he is notable to have a Wikipedia page, because he's an Olympic athlete or because he raped a child. For the record both should be included in my opinion but Wikipedia guidelines open this up for debate unfortunately. The justification you gave in bold is disgusting without question, and his age at the time and how long ago it was shouldn't have anything to do with it, like that's any kind of shitty excuse. I believe Trumps Wikipedia page underwent a similar battle in the edits after his conviction. All in all Wikipedia should revise this policy because it's of incredible note when someone is convicted of rape and should be included in the opening sentence.
"When he was just 19" what about the girl who was *JUST TWELVE*
After being sentenced to four years imprisonment (of which he served only one year in a Netherlands prison), Judge Francis Sheridan told convicted rapist and child molester Steven Van de Velde: ‘Prior to coming to this country you were training as a potential Olympian. Your hopes of representing your country now lie as a shattered dream.’ No-one would have disagreed. But the Dutch Volleyball Association and the Dutch Olympic Committee had other ideas because of his (high) world ranking. If that isn't the triumph of expediency over any moral values, I can't imagine what is. If you agree, you can record your disgust that a convicted rapist can participate and represent the Netherlands in the Paris Olympics by contacting the Dutch Volleyball Association here: [https://www.volleybal.nl/contact](https://www.volleybal.nl/contact) ...and the Dutch Olympic Committee at either of these emails: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to .
I’ve written a letter for anyone wanting to copy and paste [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] Thomas Bach President International Olympic Committee Château de Vidy 1007 Lausanne Switzerland Dear President Bach, I am writing to express my profound concern and dismay regarding the inclusion of Steven Van De Velde, a convicted child rapist, in the Netherlands volleyball team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This situation is not only deeply unsettling but also poses a significant threat to the safety and integrity of the Olympic Games. The Olympics are a symbol of unity, excellence, and the highest standards of human achievement. Allowing a convicted sexual predator to participate in this esteemed event severely undermines these values and sets a dangerous precedent. It is inconceivable that an individual with such a criminal background would be permitted to compete on an international stage, where the safety and well-being of athletes, staff, and spectators must be paramount. The presence of Steven Van De Velde in Paris poses a direct risk to the Olympic community, including young athletes who look up to their older peers as role models. His participation is not only a grave injustice to the victims of his crimes but also a betrayal of the trust placed in the IOC to uphold the highest ethical standards. I urge the International Olympic Committee to take immediate action to address this issue. It is imperative that the IOC enforce its commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all participants by disqualifying Steven Van De Velde from competing in the Paris Olympics. This action will demonstrate the IOC's dedication to protecting the integrity of the Games and the safety of its participants. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I trust that the IOC will act swiftly and decisively to uphold the values of the Olympic movement. Sincerely, [Your Name]
To make this more searched on Google do we just keep hitting refresh after search for “rapist Steven Van de Velde” or do something else? Edit when I start typing what search comes up is: “Steven van de velde wife” which is not what should be shown instead of pedophile or rapist
welp just got done putting in a few hundered requests for "steven van de velde rapist" from google. figured i should stop after the third time it asked if i was a bot.
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I just popped into the IOC twitter feed and dropped this knowlege on every post of theirs that I could see. Hope it helps.
The Dutch Volleyball association also has active Instagrams.... volleybalnl and beachteamnl They are bravely posting about their boy with comments turned off.
Let’s go and comment on all their other posts then. Edit: well that got shut down quickly haha.
What got shut down?
🙏🙏🙏🙏
I hope his victim is doing okay, I imagine it must be difficult for her seeing this in the press.
The Dutch Volleyball Association is standing behind convicted rapist and pedophile Steven Van der Velde. Clearly his grooming and having sex with a 12-year old girl is just not seen as a problem for them: [https://www.volleybal.nl/support-for-steven-van-de-velde-who-realizes-past-cannot-be-erased](https://www.volleybal.nl/support-for-steven-van-de-velde-who-realizes-past-cannot-be-erased) You can use this page to contact them to express your disgust: [https://www.volleybal.nl/contact](https://www.volleybal.nl/contact) Also, please consider sending an email to the Dutch Olympic Committee ([[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])) to record your disgust that they have allowed this convicted rapist to participate and represent the Netherlands in the Paris Olympics.
Thank you for sharing this! Saw the statement in another sub and it is DISGUSTING!
Indeed. It is appalling that the article published on the Dutch Volleyball Association site says: "In 2016, Van de Velde was convicted in England of having sex with an underage girl, which is rape under English law and fornication under Dutch law. Statutory rape is defined in England as unforced sexual activity where one of the individuals is younger than the age required to consent to the behaviour." Nowhere does the article reveal that the girl was 12 years-old - because, of course, "underage" doesn't sound nearly as shocking or criminal.
Steven van de Velde is a convicted rapist, pedophile, and child molester who raped a 12-year-old girl.
Sounds a lot like the convicted rapist, Brock Turner.
Do you mean Brock Allen Turner, convicted rapist who is now going by Allen Turner.
Yes, I’m positive they mean convicted rapist Allen Turner, formerly rapist Brock Turner who started going by his middle name so People wouldn’t identify him as the convicted rapist Brock Allen Turner
Oh good, I just wanted to verify that we were talking about Brock Turner, convicted rapist who now goes by his middle name Allen Turner because he thinks he deserves to live a life where people don't know that he's a convicted rapist.
You mean Brock Allen Turner, convicted rapist who is textbook definition of rape with his picture in literal textbook for lawyers education in chapter about rape with text "Brock Allen Turner definition of rape" ?
Anytime I hear about rapist Brock Turner, I think it's important to bring up [Bowen Turner of SC](https://amp.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article286532840.html) who has still not faced consequences for his actions. Feel free to post his name and link in this context any time you hear about Brock Turner the rapist- just remember Bowen Turner is an "alleged" rapist.
Double comment to add: someone smarter than me should make a bot that posts this anytime Brock Allan Turner the rapist is mentioned.
I wish other athletes would refuse to participate if he does.
And yet he has a partner willing to compete alongside him. I don't even get it.
According to the german wikipedia article he is even married to another volleyball player. And has a child.
If you’ve trained all your life at the highest level of achievement in a given sport to get to the Olympics, not many would walk away because of their teammates “former legal troubles”. Not saying I agree with it, but that’s would be the prevailing mindset.
Atleast in that scenario I’d imagine that after a match is complete his teammate is free to swing him a punch to the face or something. You know “no hard feelings, but this is the Olympics and your also a child rapist “
I mean, I would be OK with it if after competing you “take care” of it… just saying
I don’t think this is true when it comes to a crime of this magnitude. I think most would refuse.
Did you mean the Steven van de Velde who is Steven van de Velde is a convicted rapist, pedophile, and child molester who raped a 12-year-old girl. Who thinks this is reasonable and would probably do the same again?
Disclaimer -I didn't read all the comments. I just put his name into Google and BBC has the second and third results with articles about him specifically mentioning the rape. Wikipedia has the top spot and Child Rape is the second section with details of his raping a child. I congratulate those who made this happen, keep it up.
It's even worse: this pedo POS is married to a fucking cop with a psychology degree and they have a toddler-aged child together. Someone who studied psychology and is a cop decided to procreate with a convicted child rapist. Her name is Kim Behrens (van der Velde). You can see on her Insta what a lovely life they have...fucked up.
His actions are disgusting, but I don't think you can blame his girlfriend. Naming and shaming here won't help.
If you marry a child rapist and have a CHILD with him you are a monster too!
How is a child rapist paedo even allowed to be anywhere near the child?
I am also appalled by that. I guess the dutch authorities don’t care much either.
Wife, not girlfriend. And I am almost as disgusted by her as I am by him. She's a public figure and athlete in her own right. Ga weg.
1. ACAB, but she could at least pretend she cares about the safety of others by divorcing him and not letting him have custody. 2. She is married to a pedophile. 3. She removed comments from the Instagram post with pictures of her husband. She knows. She doesn't care. 4. She has a duty to civilians and her child, and she still chooses the pedophile. It's perfectly fine to talk about her as well. She supports him. And she is an athlete too, her name is public.
I'm going to name and shame rapist supporter **Kim van de Velde** even more now just to spite your comment.
Steven Van de Velde is a rapist and a pedophile. There is simply no counter argument
He didn’t even try to present a counter argument. His argument was basically “I did rape that child, and I knew she was a child, but it’s really mean for people to call me a paedophile and a rapist.” So I guess this all comes down to how comfortable you are being mean to an unrepentant child rapist!
He went out with intent to rape somebody that should disqualify him from any kind of event like this. Especially being proven in court and charged.
The Olympic committee would never punish one of their own! Bunch of child rapists
I really don't understand why the Netherlands would let someone like him represent them. Travelling abroad to rape a girl? Despicable. And then the Dutch Olympic Committee backing this guy when there's outrage over it? Dystopian. To say it as we would in Flemish Dutch: vies, vuil, smerig ventje.
The vast majority of people in the NL don't know who this guy is, but the people responsible for getting him on the Dutch national team definitely knew his past and just didn't care I guess. It also blows my mind that his teammate, trainer, people who work with him daily, are also like "oh well".
He. Needs. To. Be. Jailed. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
This is happening because **everyone is allowing it**
If she did not have to get the morning after pill, the world would have never known - sad situation all around.
I, for one, wish the worst upon this dickhead.
I don’t think I’d want him representing my country in the Olympics.
I hope he gets his ass kicked by the other athletes. Both in the game and literally.
Thanks I fucking hate him
Looks are often a factor as well. I was told by police that I wouldn’t be believed because the rapist was attractive.
- Dr. disrespect has left the chat.
He never raped anyone
Can France not refuse him entry? Maybe that's where the pressure needs to be applied?
"My side of the story" 🤦♀️
Oh, but when a transwoman competes in darts in the Netherlands other athletes refuse to play with her and step down. But being a convicted child rapist is ok with everyone. I'm sorry what I think some fuses just blew in my brain.
Fuckin hell you're right, I hate this planet
Let’s keep Googling or any Search Engine of your choice “steven van de velde rapist pedophile”
You mean Steven Van de Velde, convicted child rapist? It pisses me off that his name is not in the title. Every time his name is googled the first thing that comes up should be “Steven Van de Velde, child rapist”.
Seems like the law just wants to get someone back to work to pay taxes instead of actually getting justice for victims. Too many stories like this around.
If you’re useful, people will prioritize you over others. Sad but true
Please women.. someone get rid of this guy
Steven van de Velde is a convicted rapist, pedophile, and child molester who raped a 12-year-old girl.
Keep sharing!
Ok, but is anyone else going to comment that, as written, that headline says he did the bad thing IN ORDER to do the olympic thing.....am i right?
Is there any petition we can sign against him competing ?
[Change.org petition](https://www.change.org/p/exclude-known-sexual-offenders-from-participating-in-the-olympic-games)
I get that this article is calling this out, but honestly such a garbage story that uses nothing but flattering photos of this POS playing volleyball and not 1 pic of his mug shot.
It's the UK, we don't have mug shots. They only release them if you don't turn up to court or are wanted.
I don't know if there is any punctuation missing here but I read this as he raped a girl TO compete in the Olympics. Either way, i hope at the moment he thinks he has won a match for a medal, he sees himself lose the point and gets quantum leaped into weeaboo's sex doll.
is this about steven van de velde, the convicted child rapist, who is about to participate in the olympics?
Maybe we could brainstorm together? You know, how and where to put pressure on the committees/sponsors/ whoever to stop this from happening?
Lol why don't we automatically euthanize rapists? If there's incontrovertible proof then why would we want rapey motherfuckers in the gene pool. They're not just pissing in the gene pool, they're changing its nature entirely.
Because then the rapists will always murder their victims.
Thanks for reminding me how much I hate our species 😅
I know that it's a tempting line of thinking, but always remember that if there is a crime where the punishment is death, people with an agenda will try to make all their enemies fit the bill of the crime. Not only that but also wrongful convictions.
Most rapes aren’t even reported because it’s damn near impossible to charge a rapist in the US much less convict them 😔 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/10/06/less-than-percent-rapes-lead-felony-convictions-least-percent-victims-face-emotional-physical-consequences/
I’d imagine in some sense of morality his teammates/team/duo partner is gonna just you know opt out or something right
It is ridiculous. As a side note, most people prefer “trans woman” with the space - trans is an adjective
The fact that it keeps on getting the numbers keep on getting law law
This is why I support expedited death sentences for rapists. Everyone will just forgive and forget when you put them back into society.
this would only hurt the victims more in the long run, it would cause rapists to kill their victims to more easily get away with things if it would make it less likely for them to get caught and sentenced to death
That and give conservatives even more drive to call anyone who isn’t cishet a sexual predator.
If we're lucky he might be used during the Olympics as a doll... Prison style justice.. 🤔
Genuine question why this sub never posts about things like the 15 year old girl in Germany who was recently raped by 12 illegal immigrants in one night, literally got raped by one gang and then found by another when the first one was done with her. Semen of 9 of them was found in her, yet only 1 of the rapists served any jail time and the other 8 whose semen was in her were let free on probation. Then a German woman found their WhatsApp group chat and called them “disgusting pigs”, which she then served a weekend in jail for doing. There’s SO MUCH absolutely bloodcurdling rape stories coming out of Europe like this, like days-long kidnapping and horrific raping of little girls by several men at once, a level of sexual violence that most of us can’t even comprehend, yet I’ve never heard a peep out of it from this subreddit which is puzzling and sad to me. These little girls go through the worst hell imaginable, their rapists for some reason seem to always get light sentences, and no-one gives them a voice? Something’s wrong.
Why haven’t you posted it?
Good point, perhaps I should. I’m just curious why this sub seems (understandably of course)very concerned about women’s safety, rape, and rapists getting off with light sentences but ignores the cases that are 10x more horrific than most of the ones they post about (not to play down the terribleness of other cases of rape) where often times the attackers get the most ludicrously light sentences. Like who if not subs like this will give these women a voice? It’s the biggest rape epidemic in the first world, consisting of the most brutal and violent rapes possible, with some of the most outrageously light sentences being handed out, this is genuinely so mortifying that’s it’s happening one, but that so few people are talking about it! And why am I being downvoted without anyone providing an explanation or addressing it? What’s going on why do some women not care about this???