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Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Signs Jessica Lunsford Act, Stiffening Punishment for Child Sex Abusers



// Mark Lunsford, father of murder victim Jessica Lunsford, right, prepares to hug Gov. Jeb Bush, left, following Bush's signing into law the Jessica Lunsford Act, Monday, May 2, 2005, in Tallahassee, Fla. The bill, named in honor of Jessica Lunsford, enhances penalties for sexual crimes against children. Also shown are Rebeka Lunde, center, whose sister Sarah Lunde was also a victim, and Rep. Charlie Dean, R-Inverness, right center, who was House sponsor of the bill. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)





By DAVID ROYSE Associated Press Writer



The Associated Press



TALLAHASSEE, Fla. May 2, 2005 ” With the father of a slain 9-year-old looking on, Gov. Jeb Bush signed legislation Monday that strengthens punishment and monitoring of child sex abusers.



The Jessica Lunsford Act requires those who prey on children under 12 to be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison and, if they get out, to be tracked for life.





Full story:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=721266

Sounds like a really great law ( which is a bit unusual as a Bush is involved!)

Way to go Florida.

I am sick to death of the sentences handed down in this country to offendors against children. In many cases it is the judges who get it in the neck when they are operating a sentencing policy whithin the law. the laws need changing. Are some crimes more heinous than others, yes they bloody well are!!! Sexual prediliction for children is a preference it is not something that is "curable" it may be supressed but it will never go away. the solution is simple take the threat out of society.