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USMMA Sea Year under fire after rape allegations surface

US Merchant Marine Academy student says five of 50 female classmates have been raped while training at sea

Two US Merchant Marine Academy cadets aboard a US Navy ship in 2016. Academy students spend time aboard ships to gain experience.
Two US Merchant Marine Academy cadets aboard a US Navy ship in 2016. Academy students spend time aboard ships to gain experience.Photo: US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis
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Published 11 October 2021, 15:56Updated 12 October 2021, 10:38
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