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Ex-NYPD Sergeant Faces 15 Years for Manslaughter

4/9/2026

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  • Erik Duran, a former New York City police sergeant, is set to be sentenced for manslaughter.
  • Eric Duprey died from head injuries sustained in the scooter crash after Duran threw a cooler at him.
  • Duran, convicted in February, faces up to 15 years in prison.
  • Duprey's family disputes claims of drug dealing and hopes for justice.
  • The case has sparked a debate between police supporters and accountability activists.