Trending Now - Former NYPD Sergeant Released on Bail Amid Appeal Process

WHO:

ABC News - Erik Duran, a former New York City police sergeant, was convicted of manslaughter.

ABC News - Eric Duprey, a 30-year-old man who died as a result of the incident.

ABC News - Vincent Vallelong, president of Duran’s union, the Sergeants Benevolent Association.

ABC News - Jon Roberts, a lawyer for Duprey’s family.

ABC News - Andrew Quinn, Duran's defense lawyer.

ABC News - Arthur Aidala, another lawyer for Duran.

WHAT:

ABC News - A judge ruled that Erik Duran can stay out of jail while he appeals his manslaughter conviction.

ABC News - Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for the 2023 death of Eric Duprey.

ABC News - Duran was released on $300,000 cash or bond.

ABC News - Duran was the first former NYPD officer sentenced to prison for an on-duty death in at least two decades.

ABC News - Duprey's family expressed disappointment over the ruling, stating it reopens painful wounds.

WHERE:

ABC News - The incident occurred in the Bronx, New York City.

ABC News - Duran spent time at Rikers Island jail complex.

WHEN:

ABC News - The incident involving Duprey occurred on August 23rd, 2023.

ABC News - Duran's trial took place in February 2026.

ABC News - The judge's ruling to grant bail was made on Friday, April 15th, 2026.

WHY:

ABC News - Duran claimed he threw the cooler to protect other officers during a narcotics operation.

HOW:

ABC News - Duran threw a picnic cooler full of ice and drinks at Duprey, who was fleeing on a scooter.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Erik Duran, a former New York City police sergeant, has been convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey, who died after Duran threw a picnic cooler at him during a narcotics operation in the Bronx August 23rdrd, 2023. A judge ruled on Friday that Duran can remain out of jail while he appeals his three to nine-year prison sentence, allowing him to be released on a $300,000 cash or bond. Duprey's family expressed their disappointment over the ruling, stating that it reopens painful wounds from the incident.