DeSantis Signs Missy's Law, Calls for Judge Impeachment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Tuesday known as Missy's Law, which mandates that judges revoke bond for individuals convicted of certain dangerous crimes while they await sentencing. The measure, enacted in Tampa, stems from the 2025 death of 5-year-old Missy Mogle in Tallahassee and aims to prevent the release of convicted offenders who pose risks to the public. During the signing ceremony, DeSantis urged state lawmakers to impeach Leon County Circuit Judge Tiffany Baker-Carper, whose decision to maintain bond for Missy's stepfather preceded the child's killing.

Missy Mogle was found unresponsive at her family's home in Tallahassee on May 15, 2025, and later died at a hospital from asphyxiation following prolonged abuse. Investigators determined she had been bound, beaten, and smothered, with evidence including videos showing physical mistreatment. Her stepfather, Daniel Spencer, 25, and mother, Chloe Spencer, 23, face charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for both. Separately, retired physician Robert Frable, 71, who attempted to resuscitate the child and was present in the...