NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A former New York City Police Officer who was sentenced for throwing a cooler that killed a fleeing suspect, walked out of jail Monday after being granted bail. He is appealing his conviction. Erik Duran, 38 was released from the Elmira Correctional Facility on Monday afternoon, according a post made by the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association. Former NYPD Officer Who Fatally Throwed Cooler at Fleeing Suspect Granted Bail During Appeal of Conviction “I want to thank my legal team for not giving up on their pursuit of justice.” Duran, who was serving a 3- to 9-year sentence for manslaughter, was granted a $300,000.00 bond last week. According to FOX 5, Duran was incarcerated on a manslaughter charge and was serving between three and nine years. As he waited for the outcome of his appeal, a judge ordered him surrender his passport to his attorneys. GOT A TIP? Vincent Vallelong is the president of Duran’s union in the SBA. He reportedly said, “This is a significant win for Erik and Erik’s family, as well as for law enforcement officers across the country.” Duran, a married dad of three, had been convicted of charges stemming the August 2023 death Eric Duprey. Duran hurled a cooler at Duprey, causing him crash and hit his forehead on the pavement. He was attempting fleeing on a moped while officers were conducting an undercover drug raid in the Bronx. Duprey died later from his injuries. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE US NEWS “They had enough to do to investigate and catch them on a different date,” Mitchell said in reference to the police. “The difference is that the deceased won’t be seen by his family again. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPDuran’s attorney did not respond immediately to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Louis Casiano, Fox News Digital, contributed to this article.
