Former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran was released from Elmira Correctional Facility after posting $300,000 bond while appealing his manslaughter conviction.

Duran was convicted in connection with a fatal 2023 incident involving a cooler-throwing case. The former officer had been serving time at the upstate New York correctional facility following his conviction.

The release comes as Duran pursues an appeal of his manslaughter conviction through the court system. Bond was set at $300,000, which his legal team was able to post.

Duran's case drew significant attention as an example of law enforcement accountability. The incident occurred in 2023 and resulted in the death of a suspect.

The former sergeant's release on bond allows him to remain free while his legal team challenges the conviction through the appeals process. The timeline for resolution of the appeal remains unclear.