I am inclined to fully believe the recent "insider" information that came out, this news that Tony left because of a disagreement over changes. And if it was to do with health reasons or a drunken moment, even that would make sense.
Imagine this:
Tony has been having health issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, or whatever) which have been aggravated and he's finding it difficult to agree with proposals by the Governing Body, he has to think of a way to leave the Body quietly so he voluntarily confesses his drinking problem which results in a private reproval. This is a theory, but it seems feasible, why?
Because we've heard bits and pieces of information that seems to conflict from a variety of sources:
"his daughter-in-law revealed his drinking problem"
Could be true, maybe she was one of 2 witnesses!
"Tony didn't agree with the recent changes, and this was hinted by Jeff Winder's message at the annual meeting that the 'Governing Body must be unanimous for New Light to come out' "
Again, logical.
"Tony had to come off because of health reasons"
Could be true also, the PTSD flashbacks of his experience in the Vietnam war could has interfered with how he handled his assignments and decision making abilities.
Here we have an example of a removal that could have happened for several reasons. This isn't unusual in JW land, usually details of judicial matters are less straightforward for elders than many may think.
Here is another theory, could it be that all of these theories are linked and are true, and yet what really prompted his removal was this:
Tony had been chatting up underage girls online and sexting them.
Now, this is a disgusting and horrific idea I could have. However, as we know from past experience when a Governing Body member does anything inappropriate with minors, then everything is hush hush and swept right under the rug!
And you know something? Maybe that's why we'll truly never know the real reason. Because if Tony engaged in a criminal act and the Organization wants no association with him then they'll do anything to scrub his involvement with them off their records and throw him "to the dogs" in the world of mankind alienated from God!!!