Florida man first to face death penalty under new child rape law
Dec 15, 2023 · Florida prosecutor announces first death penalty case under new child rape law During a May 1 bill signing event, DeSantis said the measure is “for the protection of children.”
Can states allow the death penalty for child rapists?
May 2, 2023 · In Kennedy v. Louisiana, the nation’s highest court found it unconstitutional for states to impose the death penalty in cases “where the victim’s life was not taken.” Before that decision, six …
DeSantis OKs death penalty for child rape, defying Supreme Court
May 1, 2023 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a measure making child rape subject to the death penalty, defying a United States Supreme Court ruling.
DeSantis expands death penalty to include child rape, setting up likely ...
May 2, 2023 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday allowing for the death penalty for child rapists, setting up a potential Supreme Court challenge. The bill, which will become law Oct. 1, …
Death penalty in child rape convictions to take effect with ... - WUSF
Sep 26, 2023 · The most controversial of the laws taking effect Sunday would allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12. The measure (HB 1297) likely will …
Death Penalty for Child Rape goes into effect in Florida,
Oct 1, 2023 · Arguably the most controversial centers around changes to Florida’s Death Penalty. Child rapists can now face execution for their crimes. The law specifically pertains to child victims under …
Florida Gov. DeSantis Backs Death Penalty In Child Rape Cases
May 1, 2023 · Setting the stage for a possible legal battle, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that would allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on children under age 12. …
Death penalty for child rapists? Alabama lawmakers renewing push …
Jul 29, 2025 · In light of the horrific child sex abuse case uncovered recently in Bibb County, two state lawmakers are renewing an effort to make Alabama among the first in the nation to allow the death …
DeSantis signs bills enacting death penalty for child rapists, fentanyl ...
May 1, 2023 · The governor signed a bill to enact the death penalty for child rapists. “If you commit a crime that is really, really heinous, you should have the ultimate punishment,” DeSantis said. Sexual …
Florida’s new law expands death penalty to child rapists.
Oct 8, 2023 · A new law in Florida, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, came into effect on Oct. 1. The law (HB 1297) expands the death penalty to child rapists who target children under 12. Pedophiles …