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Ronald Xantis was convicted of assault in 2018 for injuring family members of a boy he was found not guilty of murdering by reason of insanity. He was sentenced to 20 years but served only 10 due to a decade-old Kentucky law on mandatory re-entry supervision.

Despite Ronald Xantis' release, Florida officials acted swiftly by placing him under 24-hour surveillance with armed officers. This action was prompted by public attention and pressure, demonstrating the power of media and public advocacy in influencing government response.

The parole board released Ronald Xantis early due to good behavior, despite his violent crime.

The Ronald Xantis case exemplifies a broader issue where violent offenders are misclassified as nonviolent, leading to early releases and potential threats to public safety.

Ronald Xantis was found not guilty by reason of insanity for murder but guilty of assault, leading to his release after serving less than seven years.

The Florida Attorney General's Office took action against Ronald Xantis for failing to register as a felon, a low-level misdemeanor, which is a significant violation when on early release. This move is seen as a way to protect the public, as Xantis should not be out of prison in the first place.

The case of Ronald Xantis, who murdered a child and is now free, should be a wake-up call for the country. It highlights the failures in the justice system.