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Blue tinted optimist⭐
Let's take aside whether he did or didn't do it and also the length of the sentence. Yes, once he has served whatever sentence deemed to be appropriate (which is another issue totally) then he deserves to be allowed to rehabilitate.
However, in my opinion, this is where his position as a pro footballer sets him aside from other trades and professions.
If he was just a normal bod, say, an office worker or call centre staff, the chances are that his victim will never encounter him again.
However, as a pro footballer, whatever team he plays for will have highlights shown on TV every week and the victim herself or any of her family are football fans then every time he scores and his name gets mentioned on air then it will be like a dagger to re-open the wound.
The rehabilitation of the victim - in my opinion - should take preference over the rehabilitation of the criminal.
If he wanted to continue his career he should maybe consider playing abroad. If he appeals and wins, then fair enough. But whilst there are certainly differing degrees of rape, it seems to me that he is more at odds with what the law says he has done rather than his own actions. There's not a lot of remorse there, is there?
However, in my opinion, this is where his position as a pro footballer sets him aside from other trades and professions.
If he was just a normal bod, say, an office worker or call centre staff, the chances are that his victim will never encounter him again.
However, as a pro footballer, whatever team he plays for will have highlights shown on TV every week and the victim herself or any of her family are football fans then every time he scores and his name gets mentioned on air then it will be like a dagger to re-open the wound.
The rehabilitation of the victim - in my opinion - should take preference over the rehabilitation of the criminal.
If he wanted to continue his career he should maybe consider playing abroad. If he appeals and wins, then fair enough. But whilst there are certainly differing degrees of rape, it seems to me that he is more at odds with what the law says he has done rather than his own actions. There's not a lot of remorse there, is there?