WHITE PLAINS (WPIX) -
Former disgraced New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik admitted in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday to charges that he lied to White House officials while being considered for the chief of Homeland Security.
In addition, Kerik pleaded guilty to lying on tax returns, a loan application and a questionnaire he filled out for another government position.
Under his plea bargain, Kerik will not have to stand three separate federal trials on charges of corruption, tax evasion and lying to federal officials - like he was initially slated to do. The major charges against him will also be dismissed.
According to reports, in a low but firm voice, Kerik said "guilty" eight times as he admitted to eight felonies - which included lying about paying taxes on his children's nanny, hiding income from the Internal Revenue Service and faking a monetary contribution to a charity.
Prosecutors suggested that Kerik be put behind bars for up to 33 months. The judge said the maximum sentence is 61 years.
In addition to serving time in prison, Kerik may also be fined. He has already agreed to pay nearly $188,000 in restitution and to resummit his personal tax returns for six years, paying past-due taxes and penalties.
In addition, Kerik pleaded guilty to lying on tax returns, a loan application and a questionnaire he filled out for another government position.
Under his plea bargain, Kerik will not have to stand three separate federal trials on charges of corruption, tax evasion and lying to federal officials - like he was initially slated to do. The major charges against him will also be dismissed.
According to reports, in a low but firm voice, Kerik said "guilty" eight times as he admitted to eight felonies - which included lying about paying taxes on his children's nanny, hiding income from the Internal Revenue Service and faking a monetary contribution to a charity.
Prosecutors suggested that Kerik be put behind bars for up to 33 months. The judge said the maximum sentence is 61 years.
In addition to serving time in prison, Kerik may also be fined. He has already agreed to pay nearly $188,000 in restitution and to resummit his personal tax returns for six years, paying past-due taxes and penalties.
