Ron DeSantis just sent a brutal message to predators with one bold move that has the Left fuming

Governor Ron DeSantis has been the Left’s biggest nightmare for years.

He keeps finding new ways to protect children that drive liberals crazy.

And Ron DeSantis just sent a brutal message to predators with one bold move that has the Left fuming.

DeSantis cracks down on child predators with sweeping new laws

Florida has become ground zero in the fight to protect children from sexual predators and exploitation.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed four groundbreaking bills into law that will make Florida one of the toughest states in the nation for criminals who target children.

“Florida has zero tolerance for criminals who exploit children,” DeSantis declared during the signing ceremony. “Throughout my time in office, we’ve worked with the legislature to strengthen penalties for child abuse, hold predators accountable, and ensure that Florida remains a safe place to raise a family.”

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The comprehensive package targets every angle of child exploitation from online predators to repeat offenders to the growing threat of AI-generated explicit content.

House Bill 777 strengthens Florida’s child luring statutes in several key ways.

The new law covers all children under 14 and includes attempts to entice a child away from their home or vehicle.

Criminals can no longer hide behind claims that they didn’t know a child’s true age or that the child misrepresented their age.

Those defenses are history in the Sunshine State.

The penalties got a major upgrade too, with first-time offenders now facing third-degree felony charges and repeat offenders getting hit with second-degree felonies.

New law named after victim takes aim at deepfake pornography

Perhaps the most groundbreaking piece of legislation is House Bill 1161, known as “Brooke’s Law.”

The law is named after Brooke Curry, the daughter of former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, who became a victim of AI-generated explicit imagery when she was just 16 years old.

Brooke Curry described the image as “embarrassing, vulgar, rude and against everything I stand for.”

Sheriff T.K. Waters praised her courage at the signing ceremony, saying “Brooke, our city is proud of you. All of Jacksonville stands with you.”

“These are people that are manipulating this stuff, but they can do it so well that a lot of people think that this is authentic,” DeSantis explained. “And just think of what that does as somebody who gets victimized by this.”

Brooke Curry, now 18, testified before the Florida House Commerce Committee to push for the legislation.

She told lawmakers she wanted others to know “that you are not alone and that things can and will be done.”

“Brooke’s Law is not just about me, it’s about all of us. It’s about accountability, dignity and hope for every person who has been exploited or violated,” she said at the bill signing ceremony.

The law requires online platforms to remove deepfake pornography within 48 hours of a victim’s request.

Platforms that fail to comply face civil damages of at least $10,000 under Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Repeat offenders face mandatory minimum sentences

House Bill 1455 eliminates the revolving door justice system for sexual predators by imposing mandatory minimum prison sentences.

Repeat offenders convicted of possessing child pornography or lewd and lascivious molestation face a minimum of 10 years behind bars.

Those convicted of using or promoting a child in sexual performances get hit with a mandatory 20-year sentence.

The sentences cannot be reduced through early release programs and may even exceed statutory maximums in some cases.

Only a pardon or conditional medical release can free these criminals before their time is served.

House Bill 1351 puts the squeeze on registered sex offenders with tougher monitoring requirements.

These criminals must now provide comprehensive employment details including their job title, business name, work address, and phone number.

If they travel anywhere in Florida, they have just 48 hours to report their temporary residence to authorities.

Law enforcement isn’t taking any chances either – they’ll verify offender addresses once a year and predator addresses four times annually.

Death penalty on the table for worst offenders

DeSantis announced he will also sign Senate Bill 1804, which creates a new capital offense for human trafficking of vulnerable persons.

The most serious cases under Senate Bill 1804 will face Florida’s ultimate punishment.

This new capital offense targets adults who profit from sexually exploiting children under 12 or mentally disabled individuals.

Convicted traffickers will spend the rest of their lives behind bars or face execution.

The law zeroes in on the most defenseless victims – young children and those with mental disabilities who cannot protect themselves or seek help.

“We’re going after the people who are orchestrating egregious forms of sexual exploitation with the severest penalties under Florida law,” a DeSantis administration official explained.

These new laws send a clear message that Florida will not tolerate anyone who preys on children.

While other states worry about the feelings of criminals, DeSantis is focused on protecting the innocent.

The legislation takes effect July 1, making Florida a national leader in child protection.

All five bills passed with broad bipartisan support, proving that protecting children should never be a partisan issue.

But you can bet the Left will find some way to attack DeSantis for being too tough on predators.