Governor DeSantis Signs Bill to Expand Florida Death Penalty Law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday signed a bill that would make child rapists eligible for the death penalty in the state.

“In Florida, we believe it’s only appropriate that the worst of the worst crimes deserve the worst of the worst punishment,” DeSantis said.

Under the new legislation, child rapists get a minimum sentence of life in prison without parole and are eligible for capital punishment.

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