Broward County State Attorney, Harold F. Pryor, is taking steps to annul a myriad of convictions resulting from a highly controversial cocaine sting conducted by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office during the late 1980s. The operation involved undercover deputies peddling crack cocaine to unsuspecting buyers, subsequently leading to their arrest—an approach that was later outlawed by the Florida Supreme Court in 1993. Pryor’s endeavor not only spotlights the consequences of aggressive law enforcement tactics during the crack cocaine epidemic but also aims to provide relief to those wrongfully charged, including individuals erroneously implicated near school premises. As the meticulous review process gains momentum, impacted parties may have a chance to expunge their tainted records under the guidance of Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony.
Florida State Prosecutor Seeks to Invalidate 2,600 Convictions Linked to Controversial Cocaine Operation
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