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 […]
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 […]
Criticism directed at Variety for claiming Chuck Norris’ ‘cop agenda’ movies eclipsed his legacy
Chuck Norris Dies at 86 Chuck Norris’ family has announced the passing of the legendary actor and martial artist at the age of 86. This news has stirred various reactions online, particularly from Republican leaders and conservative commentators. On Friday, an article by a major Hollywood media outlet claimed that Norris’ film legacy is being […]
Eric Swalwell called for the release of cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal in a college opinion piece.
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s 1999 Call for Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Release Rep. Eric Swalwell reportedly advocated for the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former Black Panther convicted of murdering a police officer, in a 1999 op-ed for his college newspaper. Swalwell, a Democrat from California and a candidate to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, penned the piece under […]
Ice-T explains the change from ‘Cop Killer’ to ‘ICE Killer’ during LA concert
Rapper Ice-T recently defended his decision to change the lyrics of his iconic 1992 track “Cop Killer” to “ICE Killer” during a concert in Los Angeles last July. He explained that this change was meant to protest federal immigration enforcement amid rising tensions in the area. The song, released by Ice-T’s band Body Count, drew […]
Cop from Long Island caught in FBI operation urging father to abuse his 10-year-old daughter while he watched online, according to authorities
A detective from Nassau County has been arrested under disturbing circumstances, accused of trying to convince a federal agent, who is the father of a 10-year-old girl, to allow her to be raped while he watched via video call. Robert Sacco, aged 38, unknowingly communicated with FBI agents for three months through an encrypted app, […]