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Ex-NYPD Sergeant Sentenced for Fatal Crash; Appeals Filed

4/15/2026

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Erik Duran, a former New York Police Department sergeant, was sentenced to 3-to-9 years in prison for manslaughter after he threw a cooler at a fleeing suspect, causing a fatal crash.
Duran's legal team has appealed the conviction, arguing he acted to protect fellow officers.
The NYPD fired Duran after his conviction.
A fundraiser has been launched to support his legal battle.

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Erik Duran, a former New York Police Department sergeant, was sentenced to 3-to-9 years in prison for manslaughter after he threw a cooler at a fleeing suspect, causing a fatal crash.
Duran's legal team has appealed the conviction, arguing he acted to protect fellow officers.
The NYPD fired Duran after his conviction.
A fundraiser has been launched to support his legal battle.