Islanders supporters unite in support of imprisoned ‘cooler cop’ Erik Duran following the establishment of a legal defense fund.
Islanders Fans Support Jailed Ex-Cop Eric Duran During Tuesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Islanders fans came together to support former NYPD Sergeant Eric Duran, who is currently serving time for manslaughter. They donated to a new legal fund aiming to overturn his contentious conviction. The fundraiser organized by the NYPD Sergeant Benevolent Association was […]
GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes ‘cooler cop’ verdict and vows to grant a pardon on his first day in office.
Blakeman Vows to Pardon Convicted Cops if Elected Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman has criticized recent convictions and promised to pardon certain officers, notably the so-called “cool cops,” on his first day in office. As the current Nassau County executive, Blakeman, alongside other local Republican figures such as former Rep. Peter King, voiced concerns about […]
Dodgers fans frustrated by the cost of new souvenir cooler cups
Dodgers Fans Embrace New Commemorative Cup, But at a Cost Fans of the Dodgers are excited about the team’s latest commemorative cup, but many are pondering its steep price. During a game against the Rangers on Friday, Los Angeles debuted plastic beverage containers that resemble small coolers. The cups quickly gained popularity among fans, but […]
Former NYPD officer receives 3 to 9 years in prison for fatal incident involving a thrown cooler
A former police sergeant from New York City was sentenced on Thursday to three to nine years in prison for an incident in 2023 that resulted in the death of a fleeing suspect. Eric Duran, 38, was convicted of manslaughter in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey. During an undercover operation, Duran reportedly threw a […]
Erik Duran, known as the ‘cooler cop’ in New York City, takes a chance for freedom while awaiting appeal, as details of his solitary life at Rikers come to light.
A former New York City police officer, who caused the death of a drug suspect by throwing a picnic cooler at him, is having his legal team appeal his manslaughter conviction in an effort to secure his release from prison, where he’s currently in isolation. Eric Duran, a 38-year-old ex-sergeant and father of three, was […]
NYPD ‘cooler cop’ lawyers taken aback by judge’s clear anti-police bias despite his experience as a prosecutor
A judge recently issued a contentious sentence for former New York City police sergeant Eric Duran, prompting his legal team to question the judge’s impartiality, which they perceived as an “obvious anti-cop bias.” Attorney Andrew Quinn expressed surprise and disbelief at Bronx Supreme Court Justice Guy Mitchell’s decision, highlighting Mitchell’s longstanding history with Duran as […]
New York judge who sentenced ‘cooler cop’ faced backlash for leniency towards teen who killed homeless man
A Bronx judge has come under scrutiny for sentencing a former New York City police sergeant to a prison term of three to nine years after previously offering a lenient ruling for a young man involved in a fatal assault. The judge, Guy Mitchell, had previously sentenced 19-year-old Branley Gonzalez to just nine months in […]
Judge’s extreme sentence in Bronx ‘cooler cop’ case reflects judicial misconduct
A recent decision by a Bronx judge to impose a three to nine-year prison sentence on NYPD Sergeant Eric Duran has been criticized as one of the most egregious judicial actions in recent American history. This ruling could lead to fewer police on the streets, reduced arrests, and an increase in criminal activity. Judge Guy […]
Former NYPD sergeant sentenced for deadly incident with a cooler, raised in a rough NYC area and once seen as an ideal officer before his decline.
Former NYPD Sergeant Sentenced for Fatal Incident A former police sergeant from New York City began his prison term on Thursday after fatally striking a fleeing drug suspect with a cooler. Raised in a rough area of the Bronx, he was initially viewed as a “model” law enforcement officer until his recent downfall. Eric Duran’s […]
Sgt. Erik Duran found guilty of manslaughter in Bronx cooler incident
NYPD Sergeant Convicted of Manslaughter in Death of Drug Suspect An NYPD sergeant was found guilty of manslaughter on Friday for throwing a plastic cooler at a suspect who was fleeing on a scooter during a drug operation. Sergeant Eric Duran, 38, was convicted in relation to the death of Eric Dupree, who was attempting […]