A former New York City Police Department sergeant, who was convicted of manslaughter after fatally striking a pedestrian with a picnic cooler in 2016, has been released on bail as he appeals his conviction. The incident, which sparked controversy and raised questions about police accountability, occurred when the sergeant, who was off-duty at the time, struck 53-year-old Delrawn Small with the cooler in Brooklyn. The case drew widespread attention due to its unusual circumstances and the fact that the officer was not charged with murder, despite the fatal nature of the incident. As the sergeant appeals his conviction, many are watching to see how this case will ultimately be resolved and what implications it may have for police accountability in New York City.
Ex-NYPD sergeant who killed man with picnic cooler freed on bail as he appeals conviction NBC New York
