Erik Duran, NYPD officer, was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, causing a fatal crash in 2023.
Erik Duran, a former NYPD officer, was convicted of manslaughter for causing the 2023 death of Eric Duprey. Duran claimed he acted to protect fellow officers during a drug operation, but the judge found his use of force unjustified. The case has sparked debate over police accountability.