Dutch volleyballer and convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde denied Australian visa
The Guardian – World —
Player’s visa application rejected ahead of world championships Van de Velde served prison sentence for raping 12-year-old girl in 2014Netherlands beach volleyball player and convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde has been banned from entering Australia for the looming world titles.Van de Velde had been named in a Dutch team to contest the world championships in Adelaide starting on 14 November, but the Australian government rejected his visa application. Continue reading...