Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie (born August 6, 1983 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) is a Dutch footballer currently employed by English FA Premier League team Arsenal F.C. He is married to Bouchra van Persie. He is also a Muslim convert, the result (it is believed) of a childhood friendship with his school's Moroccan janitor.

Rape case

On Monday June 13, 2005 van Persie was arrested in Rotterdam on suspicion of rape. According to prosecution spokesperson Jei Chen de Graaf, van Persie was being investigated relating to an incident that occurred over the previous weekend. Van Persie was then held for a fortnight, finally being released on June 27 pending further enquiries. However van Persie bounced back from these accusations in his first game of pre season with two goals against Beveren. He also scored in a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the Premiership.

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June 13 - 2005 - Arrest - Rotterdam - Rape - Prosecution - Jei Chen de Graaf - June 27 - Newcastle United

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