‘A ton of bricks will rain down’: Ron DeSantis announces legislation targeting protesters who commit crimes

Published September 21, 2020 10:44pm ET



Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced legislation against violent protesters with penalties he compared to a “ton of bricks” raining down on them.

DeSantis, speaking to reporters on Monday at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, said the bill would provide mandatory jail time for those who hit law enforcement officers, in addition to levying felonies against protesters who damage property or injure others. The bill would also prevent protesters who commit crimes from being employed by the state or receiving state benefits, according to Politico.

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