DeSantis Calls to Impeach This Judge Who Let a Pedo Walk Free and Murder a 5-Year-Old [WATCH]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new crime accountability legislation Tuesday and called for further action against a judge whose decision to release a convicted sex offender on bond preceded the alleged murder of a 5-year-old girl.

The measure, known as Missy’s Law, was signed during a news conference where DeSantis emphasized the need for stricter judicial accountability and urged lawmakers to consider impeachment proceedings.

“We live in a time where some people just don’t get it, and that includes some of these judges who just don’t want to hold these people accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” DeSantis said. “Now that is not going to be a problem.”

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DeSantis specifically called on members of the Florida House of Representatives to pursue impeachment of Leon County Judge Tiffany Baker-Carper, who allowed a convicted sex offender to remain free on bond prior to sentencing.

“To my friends in the Florida House of Representatives, I don’t think what you’ve done is enough,” DeSantis said. “You have the power, and you have sufficient numbers in your chamber, to impeach this judge, Tiffany Baker-Carper.

“Until you start holding these judges accountable, they are going to continue to find ways to benefit the criminal element.”

The case centers on Daniel Spencer, who had been convicted in an underage sex sting case but was allowed to remain out of custody following that conviction.

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Spencer was later charged alongside Chloe Spencer in the 2025 killing of his stepdaughter, Missy Mogle. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for both defendants.

“This is an outrage,” DeSantis said. “This should be such an easy call to make sure that this guy was put behind bars, and this judge refused to do it, knowing the risks. And the result has obviously been a tragedy.”

DeSantis noted that the Florida Legislature holds the authority to impeach judges and said the current makeup of the chamber provides the votes necessary to take such action.

“Honestly, I think some Democrats would vote to impeach, given what happened in this case,” he said.

Judge Baker-Carper was elected to her position on Nov. 3, 2020, becoming the youngest woman and youngest Black candidate elected as a judge in Florida’s 2nd Judicial Circuit.

Missy’s Law establishes requirements that defendants convicted of certain dangerous crimes be held in custody without bond while awaiting sentencing.

The legislation expands the definition of dangerous crimes to include additional offenses involving computer pornography and child exploitation.

“It’s a miscarriage of justice, a dereliction of judicial duty,” DeSantis said.

“If we had this bill in place then, Missy would be alive today.”

Under the law, individuals found guilty of or entering a plea for qualifying offenses will be immediately remanded into custody and denied bond until sentencing is completed.

Officials said the change is intended to prevent situations in which convicted offenders remain free and potentially pose a risk.

DeSantis said the legislation is part of a broader effort to strengthen public safety, but added that further steps are necessary to address judicial decisions that allow offenders to remain out of custody.

“The legislation’s great,” DeSantis said.

“But the Florida State Legislature should be the next to take action to hold the judge accountable.”

He warned that without additional oversight, similar decisions could continue.

“Some of these judges are going to find other ways to benefit the criminal element unless they know there’s going to be a really significant check and balance that’s going to be administered to them,” DeSantis said.

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Alongside Missy’s Law, DeSantis also signed House Bill 1159, which increases penalties and expands criminal offenses related to child sexual abuse material.

“Justice demands that those who victimize innocent people face swift and meaningful consequences,” DeSantis said.

“Today, I signed two important bills to strengthen law and order in Florida by holding dangerous criminals and sex offenders accountable for their crimes. In Florida, we will always fight to protect our children and deliver justice for victims of crimes.”

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the legislation was developed following the case involving Missy Mogle.

“Last year, we proposed Missy’s Law after the tragic murder of 5-year-old Missy Mogle at the hands of a convicted, abusive pedophile who was allowed to remain out on bond by Judge Tiffany Baker,” Uthmeier said.

“Missy’s Law removes judicial discretion and ensures dangerous criminals are locked up after conviction. I am grateful to Governor DeSantis for signing this bill.”

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