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Former Ship Captain Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Cadet
A former ship captain has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship. The plea marks a significant development in the case of sexual assault within the maritime industry.
15 Jul, 20:39 — 15 Jul, 23:27
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The IndependentMostly Factual19d ago
Former ship captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping Merchant Marine Academy cadet
John Merrone admitted to having sexual intercourse with the cadet without her consent
By Michael R. Sisak
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual19d ago
Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship
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First report: Yahoo · 15 Jul, 20:39|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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