Broward prosecutors are no longer required to tell defense lawyers that Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony has credibility issues, the State Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday.

Tony was added in 2022 to the so-called “Brady list” of law enforcement officers who may testify at criminal trials but who may face credibility issues because of their own legal troubles. Officers, deputies and other law enforcement personnel who are facing criminal charges or are under investigation for misconduct routinely end up on the list, giving defense lawyers a legally permissible opening to challenge a witness in front of a judge or jury.

Tony was added after the Florida Commission on Ethics found he was untruthful and omitted information on legal forms as he underwent background checks for his jobs with Cora

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