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Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim

Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim
BBC Arts Wednesday 21 October 2026, 14:19 UTC 1 min read
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Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.

Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.
Belfast (LOCATION) Vittorio Angelone (PERSON) Rebecca Goodwin (PERSON)
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