Recently, Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney William Gladson announced that a Lake County grand jury indicted Joseph Andrew Giampa and that Gladson would pursue the death penalty in the case. Gladson’s website states: 

“Giampa has been indicted for six counts of Sexual Battery Upon a Person Under Twelve Years of Age and three counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child. Given the severity of the crime and its impact on the community, the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office has filed a notice that it intends to seek the death penalty pursuant to Florida Statutes 794.011(2)(a) and 921.1425. The decision to pursue the highest penalty reflects the gravity of the charges and the State Attorney’s Office’s dedication to holding criminals accountable for their actions.”