Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both convicted of manslaughter in the death of Police Constable Andrew Harper, are expected to become eligible for early release starting in October, according to government confirmation this week. The announcement has drawn condemnation from Harper's family, Thames Valley Police and the Police Federation of England and Wales. said he had heard directly from Harper's family and acknowledged their anger. A senior investigating officer on the case said Cole and Bowers showed no remorse during their trial and should not be granted early release. Harper's death led directly to "Harper's Law," a 2022 measure mandating life sentences for killing on-duty emergency workers, but that law does not apply retroactively to Cole and Bowers' case.