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British Athletes Convicted in Morocco Exploitation Case | Morocco News
Five British ex-athletes, including Olympic hopefuls Will and Richard Sharman and bobsledder Lamin Deen, were convicted in Morocco for helping lure a minor into sexual exploitation — sentenced to suspended jail time and fines despite claiming ignorance and believing the matter was settled. The case erupted after a 16-year-old girl exposed a villa raid, alleging abuse, assault, and psychological trauma at the hands of coach Leon Baptiste and others. Though acquitted of inciting prostitution, their enticement charges stood after appeal — even though they’d already left Morocco. The men say they…
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