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Ex-captain admits drugging and raping US maritime cadet at sea

A former captain has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a 21-year-old US Merchant Marine Academy cadet during her Sea Year placement aboard the Liberty Glory. John Merrone, 53, entered the plea in…

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