ABOUT THE BERNARD KERIK LEGAL DEFENSE TRUST
The Bernard Kerik Legal Defense Trust has been established to allow Mr. Kerik’s friends and supporters to assist him in defending himself against charges that have been brought against him by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York.
In June, 2006, Mr. Kerik settled an investigation by the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. He accepted responsibility by pleading guilty to two New York City ethics violations (unclassified misdemeanors) and paid a substantial financial penalty. Shortly after he settled the Bronx case, the U.S. Attorney's Office began a new investigation. The Assistant U.S. Attorneys assigned to the investigation have charged Mr. Kerik, based in large part on conduct that was already addressed and resolved in the Bronx case. As a result of these two investigations and news and media reports, Mr. Kerik has been the focus of more than three years of intense publicity that has negatively impacted his business and personal life.
In his 33 year career, he earned more 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including commendations from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, President Ronald Reagan for heroism, and many others. He earned international recognition for turning the New York City Jail System into an international role model and as the New York City Police Commissioner; his tenure was marked with historic reductions in crime and innovative management. The world witnessed his stoic leadership during and after the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11 and today he is seen as an outspoken patriot for our government in the fight against global terror and enemies against the United States. But now, his heroic career and service to our country continues to be overshadowed by this investigation and allegations that must be put to rest.
Having incurred legal fees in the course of the Bronx and federal investigation and paid a substantial financial penalty when he settled the Bronx case, and having had his business impacted by the intense publicity, he is not in a position to fund a proper defense to this federal case.
Therefore, we have established the Trust, so that his friends and supporters may contribute funds to assist in his legal defense to prove his innocence and allow him and his family to move on with their lives.
To support the fund by contributing on line, please click here.
If you would like to contribute by check, please make checks payable to The Bernard Kerik Legal Defense Trust and mail them to:
Mr. Paul D’Emilia
The Bernard Kerik Legal Defense Trust
119 West 72nd Street
Suite 204
New York, New York 10023
Trustee: Paul D’Emilia, Esq.
Email: pdemilia@kerikleagaltrust.com |
