Ex-NYPD officer Erik Duran out on bail during appeal of his conviction
Former NYPD Officer Released Pending Appeal A former police officer in New York City, sentenced to serve three to nine years for the fatal incident involving a cooler thrown at a fleeing suspect, has been granted release as he appeals his conviction. Eric Duran was allowed bail set at $300,000 following a ruling from a […]
‘Scuba Steve’ arrested for pretending to be a police officer at a festival in Mississippi
Cancer-Fighting T-Shirt Designer’s Arrest Sparks Controversy Stephen Michael Johnson, popularly known as “Scuba Steve,” insists that his recent run-in with the law was simply a misunderstanding. His troubles began at a local arts festival, where he was asked by authorities to relocate his car and was subsequently arrested on accusations of impersonating a police officer. […]
Deadlock on CLARITY Act: Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer Expects Senate Vote in May
U.S. Virtual Currency Regulation Bill Faces Critical Moment The much-anticipated U.S. virtual currency regulation bill is experiencing a significant crossroads. The Senate’s deadlock has put the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act of 2025, known as the CLARITY Act, on hold. This raises worries that any regulatory inaction could stretch well past the 2026 midterm elections, […]
Florida woman Kami Ellis faces DUI charges for driving the wrong way and giving an officer a Barnes & Noble gift card instead of her license.
A woman from Florida has made headlines after being stopped for driving the wrong way while under the influence. Instead of presenting her driver’s license, she handed the officer a Barnes & Noble gift card, according to police reports. Kami Ellis, 52, was pulled over in Tampa around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday when deputies from […]
Exhausted officer tries to catch bike-riding troublemaker in popular ‘cat-and-mouse’ chase
A boy with a blue face has caught attention recently. A police officer in Cincinnati attempted to apprehend a stubborn bicyclist, but the pursuit turned into a viral moment, now viewed over 10 million times online. This video, captured earlier this month, shows the officer veering his car and, in an attempt to grab the […]
Former NYPD officer given prison time after fatally stopping a fleeing suspect gets encouraging update from GOP candidate
In August 2023, a major drug bust by the New York City Police Department led to the death of one suspect, Eric Dupree, along with Sergeant Eric Duran facing severe consequences. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is vowing to pardon Duran as he sets his sights on the upcoming election against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. […]
Bruce Blakeman promises to grant a pardon to convicted NYPD officer Erik Duran if he becomes governor.
Bruce Blakeman’s Pledge to Pardon NYPD Officer Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Blakeman, has promised to pardon Eric Duran, the NYPD officer recently sentenced to prison. Duran, dubbed the “cool cop,” received a sentence of at least three years for the death of a drug suspect, which he caused by throwing a cooler. Blakeman, who […]
Family of Officer Patricia Espinosa receives $200,000 from pizza restaurants
Community Rallies for Family of Slain Officer Numerous pizzerias across Long Island have banded together to raise almost $200,000 for the family of a police officer tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver. According to Alyssa Guidice, the founder of LI Pizza Strong, “This fundraiser is one of the easiest to get involved in,” she […]
Police officer fatally shoots man who attacked 3 people at Grand Central Terminal
Machete Attack at Grand Central Terminal Leads to Fatal Police Shooting A police officer is under scrutiny following an incident on a subway platform at Grand Central Terminal, where three individuals were attacked with a machete. The confrontation resulted in the officer fatally shooting a suspect who referred to himself as “Lucifer,” according to the […]
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 […]