Broward County Sheriff’s Office produced its own crack cocaine for three years to sell to people who were then arrested for buying it, a practice deemed “outrageous” by the Florida state Supreme Court in 1993. Over 30 years later, hundreds of arrests and convictions from the program are still affecting individuals’ lives. State Attorney Harold Pryor plans to vacate these records, acknowledging the impact on those affected. Sheriff Gregory Tony supports the plan, stating the state has an ethical duty to correct the injustice. The effort could potentially impact up to 2,600 cases, offering relief to those affected by the unconstitutional program.
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