White Plains, NY -- Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik today pleaded guilty to lying to the White House and said he would also admit to tax crimes..
WOR's Mike Watts reporters on Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleading guilty to corruption charges:
The guilty pleas to eight felony counts were made in federal court in White Plains. Kerik, who was jailed last month for sharing secret pretrial information, may be released before his sentencing in February. Defense attorney Michael Bachner says he will apply within a few days, and the judge said he would seriously consider the request.
The guilty pleas to eight felony counts were made in federal court in White Plains. Kerik, who was jailed last month for sharing secret pretrial information, may be released before his sentencing in February. Defense attorney Michael Bachner says he will apply within a few days, and the judge said he would seriously consider the request.
Fifty-four-year-old Kerik admitted in court that he lied to the White House while being considered for chief of Homeland Security. Kerik also pleaded guilty to lying on tax returns, a loan application and a questionnaire he filled out when he was seeking a separate U.S. government position. Under the plea bargain reached with federal prosecutors, he was not required to plead guilty to the main corruption charges against him. Those charges will be dismissed. The deal was designed to resolve three pending federal criminal trials. Prosecutors suggested to Judge Stephen Robinson that the appropriate sentence would be between 27 and 33 months in prison.
The judge said he would consider Kerik's accomplishments when he sentences him, saying "You've had a very full life. There is much good in that full life, I believe." Sentencing is set for February 18th. Defense attorney Michael Bachner says they want the bail changed.
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