"NYPD Sergeant Charged with Manslaughter in Bronx Drug Bust Deaths"

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"NYPD Sergeant Charged with Manslaughter in Bronx Drug Bust Deaths"
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NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran has been indicted for manslaughter and other charges after throwing a cooler at a man driving a scooter, causing a fatal crash. Duran claims he acted to prevent danger to bystanders and officers, but surveillance video shows him striking the man in the head, leading to his death. Duran, who pleaded not guilty, faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted. The victim's wife has called for Duran to be imprisoned, and the family's attorney is encouraged by the indictment as a step toward accountability.

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