Bernie Kerik Threatens to Drag Guiliani Campaingn Even Deeper Into the Mud
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on April 1st, 2007 7:16 pm by HL
Ex-Partner Of Giuliani May Face Charges
Washington Post
Excerpt:
Federal prosecutors have told Bernard B. Kerik, whose nomination as homeland security secretary in 2004 ended in scandal, that he is likely to be charged with several felonies, including tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wiretapping.
Kerik’s indictment could set the stage for a courtroom battle that would draw attention to Kerik’s extensive business and political dealings with former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who personally recommended him to President Bush for the Cabinet. Giuliani, the front-runner for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination according to most polls, later called the recommendation a mistake.
Former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, right, with former police commissioner Bernard B. Kerik in November 2003. (By Shirley Bahadur — Associated Press)
Kerik rose from being a warden and police detective to become Giuliani’s campaign security adviser, corrections chief, police commissioner and eventual partner in Giuliani-Kerik, a security arm of Giuliani Partners, which Giuliani established after leaving office in 2001. Kerik resigned his positions in Giuliani’s firm after he was nominated to the homeland security job.
Kerik’s Lawyer: Ex-Top Cop “Did Nothing Wrong”
1010 WINS New York
Excerpt:
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik has rejected a plea deal offered by federal prosecutors pursuing multiple charges against him, most related to his failed bid to become Homeland Security secretary, The Associated Press has learned.
Any indictments against Kerik could prove embarrassing to presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who appointed Kerik police commissioner and recommended Kerik for the Homeland Security post.
A person close to the federal investigation said prosecutors could indict Kerik on multiple felony counts, including tax evasion, conspiracy to eavesdrop and providing false information. Indictments are not believed to be imminent, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is continuing.
HLs Take
I didn’t do nothing wrong. Thats what Scooter Libby said, This guy Kerik was hip deep in corruption and had ties to the mob. How did Guiliani become Mayor of New York, thats right by breaking up the mob. Sounds pretty shady to me. Kerik was using an apartment right off the Ground Zero, that was supposed to be for the cleanup workers, to bang his mistress and Rudy signed off on the whole thing, Guilani is a crook who must not become the next President.
