Defense Attorneys Allege Bias in Sentencing of Former NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran

Attorneys representing former NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran have expressed concern regarding the sentencing handed down by the judge in his case, alleging an "obvious anti-cop bias." According to the New York Post, the defense team was "blindsided" by the judge's decision to sentence Duran to prison, despite his background as a prosecutor.

The New York Post reported that defense attorney Andrew Quinn stated, "We were blindsided by this. His whole background is as a prosecutor." Quinn further elaborated that the judge, who had previously served as a prosecutor, appeared to have developed an "obvious anti-cop bias" over time. The defense's comments came after the judge convicted and sentenced Duran, though the specific charges or details of the conviction were not provided in the excerpt.

The report indicates that the defense team views the judge's actions as controversial, particularly given the judge's professional history. The attorneys' statements suggest a belief that the judge's past experience should have led to a different judicial approach or outcome, implying a perceived shift in the judge's perspective towards law enforcement. The New York Post highlighted this perceived bias as a key point of contention for Duran's legal representation following the sentencing.