Florida State Attorney Leads Effort to Reverse 2,600 Convictions Linked to Infamous Cocaine Sting
In a groundbreaking move, Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor is taking steps to annul thousands of convictions resulting from a controversial cocaine sting orchestrated by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office in the late 1980s. This operation involved undercover deputies selling crack cocaine, leading to the arrest of buyers—a tactic later deemed unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court in 1993. Pryor’s endeavor sheds light on the consequences of aggressive law enforcement practices during the crack cocaine crisis, where individuals faced severe consequences for drug offenses, including wrongful charges for transactions near schools. As Pryor works to address historical injustices, impacted individuals may find hope in the potential to clear their names through a thorough review process supported by Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony.