The New York Islanders are facing criticism after soliciting donations during a home game for the defense fund of a police officer convicted of second-degree manslaughter. The team shared a QR code on the UBS Arena jumbotron during their Tuesday, April 14, loss to the Carolina Hurricanes for fans to donate directly to NYPD Sgt. Erick Duran's legal fund. He was sentenced on April 9 to three to nine years in prison for his involvement in the death of Eric Duprey. Duprey, 30, was fleeing a drug bust on his moped when Duran, 38, threw a full Igloo cooler at him, causing him to crash into a tree.
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Islanders Criticized for Promoting Cop Fundraiser After Manslaughter Conviction
April 16, 2026
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