"Support New York's Sergeants Benevolent Association in its fight for justice for NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran,” was displayed on the scoreboard, encouraging fans to donate to the defense fund."
"The Islanders called and wanted to set up something and give up a certain amount of the proceeds from the game,” said SBA president Vincent Vallelong, highlighting the team's involvement."
"We are deeply troubled by the decision of the New York Islanders to align themselves, even symbolically, with efforts that appear to support Sgt. Duran's legal defense,” stated attorney Jon Roberts for Duprey's family."
During their final game, the Islanders displayed a message on the scoreboard promoting donations to the legal defense fund of former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter. A QR code allowed fans to contribute, and the team pledged a portion of its 50/50 raffle proceeds to the fund. The SBA president noted the Islanders' initiative to support Duran after the union could no longer provide legal services. The decision drew criticism from the family of the victim, Eric Duprey, who expressed concern over the team's alignment with Duran's defense efforts.
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