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Bill to prevent arrests of young children in Florida likely dead

Measure discussed after arrest of 6-year-old Kaia Rolle in Orlando

Kaia Rolle

ORLANDO, Fla. – A bill that would have prevented arrests of children under the age of 10 failed to be discussed in a key state Senate committee.

The Orlando Sentinel reported that the measure is all but dead after failing to be addressed during the Senate Appropriations Committee final meeting this session.

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The push for the amendment to the state’s criminal justice bill came after the arrest of 6-year-old Kaia Rolle in Orlando.

The main supporter of the bill, state Sen. Randolph Bracy is expected to hold a news conference Wednesday.


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Cathleigh is a newscast producer and has been with News 6 since 2014. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications, with a focus in broadcast journalism. Cathleigh produces the 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. newscasts.

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