In a bold move to protect innocent children, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that allows for the execution of convicted child molesters under the age of 12. Set to go into effect on October 1, this law has stirred up both support and criticism.
House Bill 1297, also known as the “Child Protection Act,” was signed into law on May 1 with the goal of providing justice for victims of the most heinous sex crimes against minors. Under this law, if at least 8 out of 12 jurors vote in favor of the maximum penalty for the defendant, they can be sentenced to death.
Governor DeSantis, who is also a presidential pre-candidate for the Republican Party, stated that this law is necessary to protect children in the state of Florida. “We have seen too many cases of serial offenders targeting vulnerable children under the age of 12, and we must take a strong stand to ensure justice for these victims,” he said.
In addition to this new law, Florida also plans to crack down on the production and trafficking of fentanyl, a dangerous opioid that has claimed numerous lives in recent months. The law imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison and fines of up to $1 million.
As the October 1 deadline approaches, the nation watches with curiosity to see how this law will be implemented and what its impact will be on the state’s justice system. For now, Florida stands as the first state in the country to allow the death penalty for child molesters, leaving many to wonder if other states will follow suit.
With information from noticias RCN