Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik dies at age 69
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10:22 pm
Former New York Police Department head Bernard Kerik, a polarizing figure known for his contentious tenure and Trump alliance, passed away at 69. His departure leaves behind a legacy mired in both acclaim and controversy—a reminder that even formidable careers eventually hit their final buzzer.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that Bernard Kerik had died after ‘a private battle with illness.’
The ex-Big Apple top cop died from a heart-related condition following a high-profile career in law enforcement that had its triumphs and controversies.
Former New York City Police Department Commissioner Bernard Kerik died Thursday at the age of 69.
Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says CNN
Bernie Kerik, who served as New York City’s police commissioner on 9/11 and later pleaded guilty to tax fraud before being pardoned, has died.
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