Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approves death penalty for child rapists.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that allows the use of the death penalty for convicted sex abusers of children. The new law, effective from October 1, permits capital punishment when an adult is found guilty of sexual battery of a child under 12. The measure was co-sponsored by a Democrat and passed with bipartisan support. DeSantis signed the bill despite a 2008 US Supreme Court ruling that found it unconstitutional for states to use capital punishment for crimes other than murder. The governor is expected to launch a 2024 run for the White House after Florida’s legislative session ends Friday.
- Florida's Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing death penalty for child rapists New York Post
- DeSantis expands death penalty law for convicted child rapists, defying Supreme Court precedent Fox News
- DeSantis expands death penalty to include child rape, setting up likely court challenge NBC News
- DeSantis expands death penalty in Florida to cover child rapists The Washington Post
- Ron DeSantis signs bill to give child rapists death penalty in Florida The Independent
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