“My view is, you have some of these people that will be serial rapists of six, seven-year-old kids,” DeSantis told “Good Morning Orlando”. “I think the death penalty is the only appropr…
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that authorizes the use of the death penalty on convicted sex abusers of children.
The new law, which goes into effect Oct. 1, allows the Sunshine State to seek capital punishment when an adult is convicted ofWhile Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Florida Legislature, the measure was co-sponsored by a Democrat and passed withDeSantis 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, setting the stage for a possible showdown at the high court. .
“My view is, you have some of these people that will be serial rapists of six, seven-year-old kids,” DeSantis told “Good Morning Orlando”. “I think the death penalty is the only appropriate punishment when you have situations like that.” Paul Hennessy / SOPA Images/Sipa USApushed and signed by DeSantis in his second term in the governor’s mansion.
Last month, he approved legislation removing the unanimous jury requirement for death penalty sentencing, allowing capital punishment with jury recommendations of at least 8-4 in favor of execution. “rainbow fentanyl,”A 2008 US Supreme Court ruling found it unconstitutional for states to use capital punishment for crimes other than murder.DeSantis is expected to launch a 2024 run for the White House after Florida’s legislative session ends Friday.
Last week, Florida lawmakers passed an election reform bill that would allow DeSantis to launch a presidential campaign without resigning his governorship.
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