Black Lives Matter is speaking out after a former NYPD officer convicted in the death of Eric Duprey was granted bail pending appeal.
Erik Duran was sentenced last week to three to nine years in prison for second-degree manslaughter. He will now be released on $300,000 bail while his case moves through the appellate process.
In a statement, Black Lives Matter called the decision an “appalling miscarriage of justice,” arguing it prioritizes a convicted officer over the community and undermines the jury’s verdict.
The group also pointed to what it describes as a double standard in the legal system, noting that many people on Rikers Island remain behind bars without convictions, while Duran is now free as he appeals.
Advocates say they will continue pushing for accountability, adding that the ruling will not erase what they call a hard-fought victory for Duprey’s family.
