Vincent Vallelong
Coverage of Vincent Vallelong in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-cop who killed suspect with cooler walks free as he appeals conviction that made him an example
Erik Duran, a former NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter for fatally throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect in 2023, was released on $300,000 bail while appealing his conviction. The Bronx judge had cited the case as a deterrent for reckless police conduct, but Duran's union hailed his release as a victory for law enforcement.
- Former NYPD officer who fatally threw cooler at fleeing suspect granted bail during appeal of conviction
Former NYPD officer Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for fatally throwing a cooler at fleeing suspect Eric Duprey, was granted $300,000 bail during his appeal. The decision was praised by the Sergeants Benevolent Association, which called it a 'major win' for law enforcement.
- Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect
Bruce Blakeman, New York's Republican gubernatorial candidate, pledged to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, a former NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter in the 2023 death of fleeing suspect Eric Duprey. Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after throwing a cooler at Duprey, causing a fatal crash, with Judge Guy Mitchell rejecting his defense claims of justified force.