Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes crackdown on protesters, penalties to cities that ‘defund’ police
DeSantis, speaking at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Winter Haven on Monday, called for a law that would give felony penalties to protesters who block traffic without a permit and to protesters who participate in gatherings of seven or more people that result in injuries or property damage.
The Republican governor made the announcement with incoming Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and incoming Senate President Wilton Simpson — both Republicans — by his side. Harsher penaltiesThe measure proposed Monday by top Republicans would enact a six-month mandatory minimum sentence to anyone convicted of striking a law enforcement officer during an unlawful assembly. It would also prohibit anyone charged with crimes related to such assemblies from being released on bail or bond before an initial court hearing before a judge.
Top Florida Democrats said the governor’s suggested reforms amounted to little more than a political ploy during an emotional election season. DeSantis argued that if potential bad actors have a clear idea of the penalties associated with striking law enforcement officers during protests, they’ll be less likely to do so.
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