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New York Islanders Raise Money For A Convicted Killer Because He's A Cop

The Sergeants Benevolent Association said the team displayed a QR code and pledged part of a $44,890 50/50 raffle pot to Erik Duran’s defense.

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The New York Islanders took a moment during their final game of the season to promote a fundraiser for a former NYPD sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter. Yeah, sounds about right. During Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders' jumbotron displayed a big QR code directing to a fundraiser put together with the Sergeants Benevolent Association, "in its fight for justice" for Erik Duran, a former cop sentenced to…

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Defector broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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