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3 days ago
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Bernard Kerik dies at 69
Bernard Kerik, who was New York City's police commissioner during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center before pleading guilty to tax fraud and then being pardoned, died on Thursday night at the age of 69. FBI Director Kash Patel announced Kerik's death in a post on the social media platform X, saying the law enforcement officer, an Army veteran, died after a 'private battle with illness.' 'He was decorated more than 100 times for bravery, valor, and service, having rescued victims from burning buildings, survived assassination attempts, and brought some of the world's most dangerous criminals to justice,' Patel said. 'His legacy is not just in the medals or the titles, but in the lives he saved, the city he helped rebuild, and the country he served with honor,' the FBI director added. The New York City Police Department confirmed Kerik's death, offering 'our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.' Kerik, who was praised for his response during the 9/11 attacks, pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud and false statement charges in 2009, in part for getting $250,000 for apartment renovations from a construction company. He was in prison for three years, from 2010 until 2013. President Trump pardoned him in 2020. Kerik was nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security in 2004 by former President Bush, but shortly after, Kerik withdrew his nomination, saying he had uncovered information that led him to second-guess the immigration status of his housekeeper and nanny. Kerik founded a risk management consulting firm, Kerik Group, in 2005. 'With over forty years of service in law enforcement and national security, he dedicated his life to protecting the American people,' Patel wrote on X late Thursday. 'As the 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, Bernie led with strength and resolve in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, guiding the NYPD through one of the darkest chapters in our nation's history.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
3 days ago
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Bernard Kerik dies at 69
Bernard Kerik, who was New York City's police commissioner during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center before pleading guilty to tax fraud and then being pardoned, died on Thursday night at the age of 69. FBI Director Kash Patel announced Kerik's death in a post on the social media platform X, saying the law enforcement officer, an Army veteran, died after a 'private battle with illness.' 'He was decorated more than 100 times for bravery, valor, and service, having rescued victims from burning buildings, survived assassination attempts, and brought some of the world's most dangerous criminals to justice,' Patel said. 'His legacy is not just in the medals or the titles, but in the lives he saved, the city he helped rebuild, and the country he served with honor,' the FBI director added. The New York City Police Department confirmed Kerik's death, offering 'our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.' Kerik, who was praised for his response during the 9/11 attacks, pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud and false statement charges in 2009, in part for getting $250,000 for apartment renovations from a construction company. He was in prison for three years, from 2010 until 2013. President Trump pardoned him in 2020. Kerik was nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security in 2004 by former President Bush, but shortly after, Kerik withdrew his nomination, saying he had uncovered information that led him to second-guess the immigration status of his housekeeper and nanny. Kerik founded a risk management consulting firm, Kerik Group, in 2005. 'With over forty years of service in law enforcement and national security, he dedicated his life to protecting the American people,' Patel wrote on X late Thursday. 'As the 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, Bernie led with strength and resolve in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, guiding the NYPD through one of the darkest chapters in our nation's history.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Former NYC Mayor Giuliani remembers best friend Bernie Kerik as 'true patriot': 'Much better for knowing him'
Rudy Giuliani, who served as mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001, mourned the death of former New York City Police Department Commissioner Bernard "Bernie" Kerik on Thursday, describing the grief of losing his "best friend" and a "true patriot" as "inexpressible." Kerik died at 69 years old "after a private battle with illness," according to FBI Director Kash Patel. Kerik and Giuliani were prominent figures during and after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City due to their leadership roles in the city, and they quickly became close friends. "On September 11th, Bernie Kerik and I saved each other's lives. If we weren't already friends, that bound us together forever. He was my best friend, a true Patriot, and one of the bravest men I've ever known," Giuliani wrote in a statement. Bernard Kerik, Former New York Police Commissioner And 9/11 Figure, Dies At 69 Giuliani said Kerik was at his side "within 20 minutes of the attack" on 9/11 and "never left." Read On The Fox News App The first collapse trapped both of them in a building for what Giuliani thinks was 20 to 30 minutes, but they were able to escape safely with "substantial additional assistance" and "extraordinary bravery" – an attitude that Giuliani said "permeated the way" for recovery over the next four months. "Bernie's leadership helped guide the people of a very frightened city to draw from their inherent individual strength as Americans and children of God," Giuliani said on Thursday. He also praised Kerik's career in law enforcement, specifically pointing out his role as Commissioner of Rikers Island, where he was able to reduce violence in the prison by 90%, and his role as NYPD commissioner, where he reduced crime in the city. "He was driven by an unwavering love of this country and a commitment to serving others. He was one of the most decorated New York City police officers of his time," he said. Former Nypd Commissioner Calls On Political Leaders To 'Get Out There' And 'Deescalate' Violence Kerik's 35-year career has been recognized with more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the Department of Homeland Security. He was considered for the role of Homeland Security chief in 2004, but lied to the White House during vetting, which ultimately led to him pleading guilty to eight felonies, including tax fraud, in 2009. He spent about three years in prison, then moved to home confinement and, later, supervised release. President Donald Trump pardoned him of the convictions in 2020. Kerik worked with Giuliani again to investigate claims of election fraud following the 2020 presidential election. Giuliani expressed his condolences to Kerik's wife, his two daughters and his son – who is also a police officer – and said he believes all of Kerik's friends and admirers are "much better for knowing him." Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten and Andrea Margolis contributed to this article source: Former NYC Mayor Giuliani remembers best friend Bernie Kerik as 'true patriot': 'Much better for knowing him'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Bernie Kerik, New York City's 9/11 police chief who fell from grace, dies at 69
By Jasper Ward (Reuters) -Bernard Kerik, who was hailed for his role in leading the New York City Police Department during the September 11, 2001, attacks but later went to prison for tax evasion, died on Thursday at the age of 69. His death followed a private battle with illness, FBI Director Kash Patel said. During Republican Mayor Rudy Giuliani's administration, he spent two years as the city's commissioner of the Department of Corrections starting in 1998 before being appointed police commissioner in 2000. He oversaw the response, rescue, recovery during the September 11 attacks before leaving the NYPD in December 2001. Kerik was later nominated by President George W. Bush to lead the Department of Homeland Security during the early stages of the United States' War on Terror. "Bernie Kerik understands the duties that came to America on September the 11th. The resolve he felt that morning will guide him every day on his job," Bush said in 2004. The nomination was short-lived as Kerik withdrew from consideration days after. His employment of an undocumented migrant as a nanny was later stated as the reason for his withdrawal. In 2007, he was charged with lying to White House officials and with tax evasion. He later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years in prison. He was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2020.
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5 days ago
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NYPD hunts for man accused of beating off-duty cop and stealing his gun, alleged accomplice arrested
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has arrested one man and is searching for another after the brutal beating of a 27-year-old off-duty officer during a robbery in the Bronx early Saturday. Wayne Lucas, 23, is wanted in connection with the attack. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed a second suspect, Taveon Hargrove, 23, was arrested in Virginia on Tuesday morning by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and NYPD detectives. Meat Cleaver-wielding Man Stabs Young Girls In Bloody Nyc Attack As 11-Year-old Calls 911: PoliceJust before 4 a.m., Hargrove and Lucas allegedly forced the off-duty cop to the ground, hitting his face and causing multiple fractures, according to a news release. They then held a knife to his throat before forcibly removing his wallet and iPhone, according to the release. California Officer Shot, Killed Knife-wielding Man After Attack Outside Police Headquarters: Bodycam Video Read On The Fox News App Police said Hargrove and Lucas took the officer's registered gun and ran away. He was taken by EMS to a local hospital in critical condition. Nyc Tourist Stabbed In Swanky Area After 3 Killed In Random Attack As Da Slams Trump The officer's identity has not yet been released, and his current condition is unknown. NYPD officials confirmed to Fox News Digital he remains in the hospital. "In just the past month, we've seen some heinous attacks on police officers in NYC, including: one with part of his finger bitten off; another with part of his ear bitten off; and this latest vicious assault resulting in severe fractures to an officer's face, among too many others," Tisch wrote in a post on X. "Attack one of our own and you will get the full force of the greatest police department in the world coming for you, just like Taveon Hargrove does now," Tisch article source: NYPD hunts for man accused of beating off-duty cop and stealing his gun, alleged accomplice arrested
