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Medical student convicted of raping another student escapes sentence as “He is young and talented” (www.vrt.be)

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[–] gonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.com 58 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The conviction will not appear on the man’s criminal record. However, if he reoffends, he will be sentenced for this rape as well as for the new offence.

Why wait to be proven wrong? I don't understand. Rapists shouldn't be doctors.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 36 points 1 day ago

Doctors get one rape...

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He claims that he asked her several times if she consented and that he had been given the impression that she did.

[–] gonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.com 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

In his summing up the judge said “It has been proven that sexual intercourse took place at a time that she was in a state that meant that she couldn’t possibly consent to it. The offence is serious and unacceptable.”

Wow, we can both read! That's awesome. Now one of us just has to work on their comprehension and maybe even finish the article next time...

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You asked why wait. The point of jail and fines is to avoid reoffending. The judge thinks he won't, and will be more valuable to society as a doctor than an inmate. Also If he does this again then he will get hit twice as hard.

[–] gonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.com 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Something tells me that they are not publishing his name because they're betting that his future patients would feel differently. I would not want to see Dr. Rapist for any reason, even if he's the best physician in the city.

[–] milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee 2 points 2 hours ago

But Dr Shacked Up With A Woman Once When They Were Both Drunk And She Was Too Drunk And He Should Have Known Better might be a bit more acceptable to some.