"NYPD Sergeant Charged in Death of Fleeing Motorcyclist After Cooler Toss"

A New York City police sergeant, Erik Duran, has been charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and assault after throwing a plastic cooler at a man fleeing on a motorcycle, resulting in a fatal crash. The victim, Eric Duprey, was allegedly fleeing after selling drugs to an undercover officer, but his family disputes this claim. Duran's attorney argues that he acted to prevent danger to bystanders and officers, while the victim's family struggles to comprehend the officer's reckless behavior. Duran, a 13-year veteran, has a disciplinary record, including a substantiated complaint for abusing his authority in 2022.