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DeSantis Calls For Harsher Penalties For People Involved In Violent, Disorderly Protests
Bloomberg Raises Millions To Help Florida Felons Vote
POLK COUNTY, FL — Florida's governor wants to crack down on violent and disorderly protests that threaten the safety of the public and law enforcement officers.
Speaking at the Polk County Sheriff's Office on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSan- tis announced the creation of the Combating Violence, Dis- order, and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act, which needs to be voted on by the state Legislature.
"Recently in our country we have seen attacks on law enforcement," DeSantis said. "We've seen disorder and tumult in many cities across the country."
Calling it the "boldest and most comprehensive piece of
Gov. Ron DeSantis is surrounded by law enforcement during a news conference at the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Sept. 21, 2020, in Winter Haven, Fla.
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Just days after after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court vic- tory to keep felons from voting until they've paid off fines, resti- tution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts.
The former Democratic presi- dential candidate has helped raise more than $20 million so that felons who completed their prison sentences can vote in the presidential election. Bloom- berg also has pledged $100 mil- lion to help Joe Biden win Florida.
“The right to vote is funda- mental to our democracy and no American should be denied that right. Working together with the Florida Rights Restoration Coali- tion, we are determined to end disenfranchisement and the dis- crimination that has always
NFL legend and beloved Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers has died at the age of 77. David Baker, CEO and president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, shared the news in a statement Wednesday morn- ing.
“All those who love the game of football mourn the loss of one of the greatest to ever play this Game with the passing of Chicago Bears legend Gale Say- ers,” Baker said in a statement released Wednesday. “He was the very essence of a team player — quiet, unassuming and always ready to compliment a teammate for a key block. Gale was an ex- traordinary man who overcame
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driven it,” Bloomberg said in a written statement.
A federal appellate court ruled on Sept. 11 that in addition to serving their sentences, Florida felons must pay all fines, restitu- tion and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote. The case could have broad implica- tions for the November elections. Florida has 29 electoral college votes that are crucial to Presi- dent Donald Trump’s hopes of staying in the White House.
GALE SAYERS
a great deal of adversity during his NFL career and life.”
Sayers had been battling de- mentia for the last several years. Over his career, Sayers had 9,435 total yards, 4,956 yards rushing, and 336 total points scored. He had six children, one daughter, and five sons, and is
survived by his wife Ardythe.
legislation" like this in the country, DeSantis said, if approved, the bill would make it a third-degree felony if you take part in a violent or disorderly assembly.
In addition, you could be charged with a felony if you "incapacitate" roadways, de-
stroy or topple public prop- erty, or harass innocent peo- ple during protests.
"We've seen people take over interstates. That is ab- solutely hazardous, it's not fair to motorists who may get caught up in that," DeSantis said.
NFL Legend & Chicago Bears RB Gale Sayers Dies at 77
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