Where is bernard kerik

President Donald Trump announced he has pardoned Bernard Kerik, the former NYPD commissioner who later went to federal prison for tax fraud and lying to the government. Kerik, a one-time nominee to be the nation's homeland security chief, served three years in federal prison before his release.

His legal problems clouded the political fortunes of other elected officials, especially that of his mentor, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. While departing the White House Tuesday afternoon, Trump said he "pardoned" Kerik "a man who had many recommendations from a lot of good people. Thank you President realDonaldTrump. Following his pardon, Kerik took to Twitter to thank the president writing that "there are no words to express my appreciation and gratitude to President Trump," adding that "with the exception of the birth of my children, today is one of the greatest days in my life.

Also thanking President Trump was Giuliani, who called Kerik a "true patriot" and said Trump's pardon was a "wise decision. I can tell you he is a brave man through and through and a brother.

He has helped,and will continue to help,others. Kerik went on to describe going to prison as "dying with your eyes open," citing the "collateral consequences and the permanent loss of many of your civil and constitutional rights are personally devastating. Bush nominated him to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Kerik abruptly withdrew his name, citing questions raised about the immigration status of a former housekeeper and nanny.

Prosecutors would later say that Kerik gave "false and misleading statements" to White House officials while being vetted for that position. Kerik admitted to contacting New York City regulators about the company, named Interstate.

Prosecutors said Kerik did not report the value of the renovations on his federal tax returns and made false statements about the renovations and his relationship with Interstate to White House officials.

Judge Stephen Robinson of U. District Court in White Plains, New York, sentenced Kerik to four years, exceeding the sentencing guidelines of less than three years.

Kerik is in some ways immeasurable. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in a statement at the time.

Prior to the federal case, Kerik pleaded guilty in New York State Supreme Court in for two misdemeanors related to the renovations and was fined but did not receive jail time. All rights reserved. You must be logged in to post a comment.

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