Bernard Kerik, former NYPD commissioner, died in Manhattan. Appointed by Mayor Rudy Giuliani in 2000, his tenure became notable for his response to the 9/11 attacks. Post-attacks, he took on roles including acting interior minister in Iraq under President Bush. However, his later years were marred by legal issues, including a guilty plea for tax fraud and lying to federal officials, resulting in imprisonment. In 2020, he received a pardon from President Trump and was involved in post-election litigation for Trump. His legacy remains complex, balancing heroism and controversy.
Kerik became famous nationwide due to his response to 9/11 as police commissioner. During the attacks, he, Giuliani and their staffs were showered by debris.
In 2004, Kerik was briefly nominated by Bush to serve as the second secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, but withdrew due to an illegal immigrant hiring.
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