Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony Receives Public Reprimand from Ethics Panel

Ethics Commission Recommendation

• 📌 The Florida Commission on Ethics has recommended a public censure and reprimand for Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony.
• 💡 This recommendation concludes a years-long investigation into the Sheriff's conduct.

Investigation Details

• 🔍 The investigation stemmed from Sheriff Tony failing to disclose a suspended driver's license during a 2019 renewal.
• ⚠️ He was also accused of misrepresenting an arrest from when he was 14 years old on law enforcement application paperwork.
• ⚖️ In 1993, Tony was involved in an incident where he killed an 18-year-old man, for which he was acquitted due to self-defense.

Defense and Outcome

• 🗣️ Attorneys for Sheriff Tony argued that the state wasted thousands of dollars investigating his life and that he did not use his office for corrupt reasons.
• ✅ The commission found probable cause to believe Tony misused his position, but the FDLE did not pursue all allegations.
• 🤝 As part of the resolution, Sheriff Tony must assure the commission that he has learned his lesson.
• 📉 The reprimand represents the lowest level of disciplinary action available.