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Judge Jails 'Arrogant' Kerik

Former NYPD chief has his bail revoked for leaking information

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 20, 2009 3:57 PM CDT

(Newser) – Former NYPD chief Bernard Kerik is in jail after an angry federal judge revoked his bail and read him the riot act for leaking information to the media about his bribery case. Judge Stephen Robinson called Kerik "arrogant" and his explanations a "sham" during today's hearing, notes WNBC. "I can't trust Mr. Kerik."

He added: "My fear, however, is that he has a toxic combination of self-minded focus and arrogance. And I fear this combination leads him to believe his ends justify the means." Jury selection begins Monday in the trial, in which Kerik is accused of accepting apartment renovations from a construction company, and then recommending the company for city contracts.

Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik stands outside the Federal Court in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2009
Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik stands outside the Federal Court in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2009   (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik stands outside the Federal Court in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2009
Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik stands outside the Federal Court in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2009   (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Doctor-Zaius
Oct 21, 2009 12:27 PM CDT
Another fine Republican.
youngblood
Oct 21, 2009 12:11 PM CDT
Yeah and I think his apartment was on Park Ave. Too, can u beat that, a cop with a apartment on Park!!
JimW
Oct 21, 2009 6:16 AM CDT
What I'd like to know is, what kinda shit DIDN'T Kerik get caught for....? In my opinion and experience, almost any high position is gotten by under-handed stuff. Some legal, some not. Underhanded just the same. I trust NONE of them. That asshole is a perfect example.

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