Ex-NYPD sergeant out of prison as manslaughter charge is appealed
Erik Duran thanked his family, the Sergeants' Benevolent Association and officers both in the NYPD and across the nation for their support.
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A former NYPD sergeant convicted of manslaughter was released from prison as he appeals the conviction.
Erik Duran was found guilty in the death of Eric Duprey after a drug bust went wrong.
Duran was sentenced on April 8 to three to nine years in prison after Duran threw a cooler at Duprey as he rode away on a scooter, leading to his death.
The Sergeants' Benevolent Association relayed a message from Duran.
"First and foremost, I want to thank my family, particularly my wife, my children and my parents for all their unconditional love and support throughout this ordeal,” the message read.
Duran also thanked the NYPD, "I want to thank my union, the SBA, my brothers and sisters in the NYPD, and my brothers and sisters in blue around the nation."
"Erik Duran asked to go to church before he returned home to his overjoyed family. We are relieved that Erik is home with his family where he belongs," said Arthur L. Aidala, Duran's lawyer. "After reviewing the trial transcripts, it is clear to the objective eye this verdict and sentence are a clear miscarriage of justice. We have begun the process of preparing his appeal and are confident this injustice will be rectified."
