<p>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 Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday just as his trial was due to begin. He admitted having sex with the cadet without her &#8230;</p> </p><p><p>https://splash247.com/ex-captain-admits-drugging-and-raping-us-maritime-cadet-at-sea/</p></p>