Using new law, Florida seeks death for man accused in child sexual batteryUPI via MSN newsDoug Cunningham
Dec. 15, 2023
Florida State Attorney Bill Gladson will seek the death penalty against a man accused of child sexual battery under a new law that expanded capital punishment to include child sexual battery.
Joseph Andrew Giampa faces charges of sexual child battery on a person younger than 12. This appears to be the first time the new law is being used.
Florida State Attorney Bill Gladson said in a statement, "Given the severity of the crime and its impact on the community, the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office has filed a notice that it intends to seek the death penalty pursuant to Florida Statutes 794.011(2)(a) and 921.1425."
Gladson added that the decision "reflects the gravity of the charges and the State Attorney's Office's dedication to holding criminals accountable for their actions."
The new expansion of Florida's death penalty signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis states, "A person 18 years of age or older who commits sexual battery upon, or in an attempt to commit sexual battery injures the sexual organs of, a person less than 12 years of age commits a capital felony." ...
Ron DeSantis
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Today, @flsao5* announced that they will seek the death penalty in a case of sexual battery against a child under age 12.
It will be the first case to challenge SCOTUS since I signed legislation to make pedophiles eligible for the death penalty.
@flsao5 has my full support.
6:08 PM ยท Dec 14, 2023
*5th judicial circuit state's atty
