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Bernard Kerik pleads guilty to tax fraud, lying
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Bernard Kerik
Bernard Kerik was in federal court today to wrap up three pending federal criminal trials against him. He pleaded guilty to lying to the White House and tax fraud.
The charges stemmed from Kerik denying to the White House that he had any financial dealings with firms trying to do business with the city. The tax charges included hiding income from his returns.
The ex-NYPD Commissioner hit the spotlight when he was praised for his leadership during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
In 2004 Kerik was tapped to be the head of Homeland Security, but withdrew because of the corruption allegations.
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara issued a statement calling Thursday "a sad day," but added, "No one is above the law."
The prosecution and the defense recommended the judge sentence Kerik, who faced up to 30 years in prison, only to 27 to 33 months.
The judge however, is not bound by the terms of the plea agreement.
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