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Over 11,000 Officers Support NYPD's Duran Facing Sentencing

4/7/2026

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More than 11,000 police officers signed a petition urging leniency for NYPD officer Erik Duran, who faces manslaughter sentencing for the 2023 Bronx death of Eric Duprey, and his union argues he should not be incarcerated.
Duran is a 15-year veteran and father of three.
He was convicted on February 6 and faces up to 15 years, becoming the first NYPD officer found guilty of manslaughter since 2016.

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More than 11,000 police officers signed a petition urging leniency for NYPD officer Erik Duran, who faces manslaughter sentencing for the 2023 Bronx death of Eric Duprey, and his union argues he should not be incarcerated.
Duran is a 15-year veteran and father of three.
He was convicted on February 6 and faces up to 15 years, becoming the first NYPD officer found guilty of manslaughter since 2016.