GOP Candidate Bruce Blakeman Pledges to Pardon NYPD 'Cooler Cop' Erik Duran
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, has promised to pardon Erik Duran, a former NYPD sergeant, if elected. Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for manslaughter after throwing a cooler that resulted in the death of a drug suspect in 2023. Blakeman, currently the Nassau County executive, argues that Duran's actions do not warrant imprisonment and has received support from law enforcement communities. This pledge is part of Blakeman's broader campaign to support law enforcement and public safety. 
