Ex-NYPD Sergeant Granted Bail Amid Manslaughter Conviction Appeal
A former NYPD sergeant, Erik Duran, has been granted bail by a state appeals court judge after being convicted of manslaughter. Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for causing the death of Eric Duprey by throwing a cooler at him during a police operation in the Bronx. Duprey, who was fleeing on a scooter, crashed and died from head injuries. The bail was set at $300,000, allowing Duran to be released while his appeal is pending. The incident occurred during a 'buy-and-bust' operation where Duprey allegedly sold drugs to an undercover officer. Duran's defense argued that he acted to protect fellow officers, while the prosecution claimed he acted out of anger. The case has drawn significant attention, with reactions from law enforcement unions and the victim's family. 
