"NYPD Sergeant Charged with Manslaughter for Fatal Cooler Throw"
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An NYPD sergeant has been arraigned on manslaughter charges after throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, resulting in the suspect's death during a drug bust in August. The sergeant's defense claims the suspect was responsible for his own death, while prosecutors argue that the sergeant's actions showed recklessness or intentional violence. Surveillance video captured the incident, and the sergeant pleaded not guilty, with bail set at $150,000. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison.
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