"Sgt. Duran, thinking out of the box, threw a cooler in his way so he would not harm fellow police officers or the general public. That's what we call intuitive policing."
"The prosecution met their burden of proof. So, basically, what this man is saying is, 'I don't care about justice.'"
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, expressed support for former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, who was convicted of manslaughter. Blakeman described Duran's actions during a drug bust as 'intuitive policing' and vowed to pardon him if elected. He criticized the conviction as an injustice and emphasized Duran's intent to protect the public. Blakeman's campaign focuses on law enforcement support, immigration, and public safety, while facing criticism from activists like Hawk Newsome, who questioned his understanding of the case.
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