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Kerik Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case

Plea bargain carries suggested sentence of 2-3 years

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 5, 2009 11:43 AM CST

(AP) – Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded guilty today to lying to the White House and said he would also admit to tax crimes. The plea bargain, which applies to an anticipated eight charges, includes the prosecution's suggestion that the sentence be between 27 to 33 months in prison. It was designed to resolve three pending federal criminal trials.

Kerik was nominated for Homeland Security chief in 2004 but withdrew as corruption allegations mounted. The lies to the White House occurred during that vetting process. Kerik also told the court today that he would admit to counts that included cheating the IRS, helping to prepare false tax returns, and making other false statements to the federal government. The judge warned Kerik that the maximum sentence was 61 years and that he wasn't bound by the plea deal.

Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.
Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.   (AP Photo)
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So_Cal_Larry
Nov 6, 2009 12:46 PM CST
This corrupt pig has likely been on the take since he was a rookie pig. And he got away with it for a very long time. And then, when he was about to be a crooked Homeland Security Secretary (I'm reminded of the Nixon stench), and the FBI started his background investigation - BINGO. This corrupt pig should have stuck with the money, and forgot about the political power. Now we know all about another crook and scratcher in high places.
riffran
Nov 6, 2009 6:04 AM CST
no they don't commit fraud..they just forgot to report ............it's different for liberals
stuck-in-paris
Nov 6, 2009 5:54 AM CST
arrogance at its best.

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