Records show a woman was sexually harassed in DeSantis’ Florida State Guard

TALLAHASSEE – The leader of a small unit deployed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Florida State Guard to the Texas-Mexico border repeatedly made unwanted sexual advances toward a woman he was supervising, according to the woman’s attorney. He says the organization responded to the complaints by retaliating against the victim and a witness who reported the behavior.

Michael DiGiacomo, a high-ranking member of the State Guard, is accused of making vulgar remarks about the woman’s genitals and body and other degrading comments in front of other State Guard members.

“Daddy gets what daddy wants,” DiGiacomo told the woman in the presence of another State Guard member during the drive to Texas, according to testimony. Later, in a phone call played over Bluetooth in the car, he allegedly asked her, “Are you going to make daddy a sandwich?” while another State Guard member laughed in the background.

For the full story, visit miamiherald.com.