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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

Ron DeSantis signs bill to give child rapists death penalty in Florida

Washington Post/Ricky Carioti

Ron DeSantis is attempting to depict himself as an adherent to the traditional conservative “tough on crime” platform — and as an opponent to bail reform policies pursued by Democrats in some cities.

His latest effort in that campaign came on Monday when the Florida governor signed legislation aimed at toughening statewide rules for bail policies and also expanding the use of the death penalty to cases of child sexual battery.

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