Video from 1983 that shows Al Sharpton discussing a deal involving over 10 kilograms of cocaine

On July 23, 2002, "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" aired footage from 1983 showing Al Sharpton talking about a deal involving more than 10 kilograms of cocaine with an undercover FBI agent named Victor Quintana. This revelation, highlighted by Robert Curington, led to Sharpton reportedly becoming a federal informant. Subsequently, he formed a partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization dedicated to combating anti-Semitism and other forms of hate. This alliance marked a significant turn in Sharpton's career, illustrating the complex interplay between activism, law enforcement, and social justice movements.