James Connolly (1868-1916) was a revolutionary socialist fighting for Irish national liberation; the founder of the Irish Socialist Republican Party and the Irish Citizen Army. Today 109 years ago, he was executed by British colonizers after the Easter Rising in Dublin.(PW)
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Contains link to assault
I take it this is the story https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2025/04/01/medical-student-convicted-of-raping-another-student-escapes-sent/
The judge: “It is undeniable that he passed the line of what is permissible. The man showed a lack of respect for the victim’s physical, psychological and sexual boundaries. However, he is still young and has no criminal record. He is also a talented and committed person both in his professional and private live. By finding him guilty but not punishing him, he will be made to feel guilty and the chance of him reoffending will be prevented, without socially impairing the man”.
This level of sympathy is too grotesque to not be guilty of the same crime.
Interesting that this article does not state specifically what they are studying in medical school. Wonder why they want to hide that* 🤔
Who is the YouTuber?
Yup that’s the story.
His name is Acid (Nathan Vandergunst)