In what appears to be an unlawful effort to protect himself, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony has had his top brass sign employment agreements with a non-disparagement clause that threatens to yank their lucrative post-employment benefits if they publicly criticize him.
Florida Bulldog obtained a copy of the nine-page agreement signed by Tony and his former second in command, Nichole Anderson, on March 30, 2021. Tony’s general counsel Terrence Lynch signed a week later.
“To the fullest extent permitted by law, upon separation, EMPLOYEE agrees not to make or endorse any disparaging or negative remarks or statements (whether oral, written, or otherwise) concerning the Sheriff, BSO, or any of its past and present officers, directors, agents and/or employees,” the agreement says. “In the event of a breach of this section, EMPLOYEE agrees to pay BSO attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in any action brought to enforce the terms or establish breach of this Paragraph.”…