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Islanders Fans Fundraise to Overturn Duran's Manslaughter Conviction

4/15/2026

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Islanders fans contributed to a legal fund to overturn former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran's manslaughter conviction during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Duran was sentenced to 3-to-9 years for fatally throwing a cooler at a fleeing drug suspect in August 2023.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman pledged to pardon Duran if elected.
The NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association is fundraising for Duran's appeal, noting nationwide implications.

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Islanders fans contributed to a legal fund to overturn former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran's manslaughter conviction during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Duran was sentenced to 3-to-9 years for fatally throwing a cooler at a fleeing drug suspect in August 2023.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman pledged to pardon Duran if elected.
The NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association is fundraising for Duran's appeal, noting nationwide implications.