Bernie Kerik RELEASED For Holidays (VIDEO)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, the one-time candidate for Homeland Security chief who has admitted his guilt to federal crimes, has left jail after a judge said he could be released for the holidays.

Federal Judge Stephen Robinson said Tuesday that Kerik can remain free, pending his sentencing in February.

Kerik left the federal courthouse in White Plains with his lawyers. He made no comment.

The judge imposed some conditions, including home confinement and wearing an electronic monitoring device.

Kerik was hailed as a hero after the Sept. 11 attack. He avoided as many as three federal trials when he admitted Thursday that he lied about his associations while being considered for the top post at Homeland Security.

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[jeff6161]

That's bull crap yo, just when you think you heard it all

[zombywulf]

Multiple felony convictions and he gets to walk till Feb., buy them he'll be in Argentina managing Geo Bushs other ranch

[me again]

The name "Bernie" seems to be magical for the New York Courts.......Madoff gets to sit at home for months, now Kerik gets to do the same.......

[RobinsonRoad]

C'mon Bernie, eat the bu11et

[Annette Donovan]

Well at least he was up front , But what about all the czars and self proclaimed communist in whitehouse positions? And all the corruption and back door policys in D.C. They all lie and steal and no one says anything or investigates there fellow comrades. We are talking about TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS HERE.And your rights being taken each and everyday. The Clintons , Bushes , Obamas. All the same web of deceit. Left or Right we are on a ride that we need to stop.

[Rand]

Name ONE self-proclaimed Communist in the administration

As to "czars", that's a just a press-invented term which goes back 70 years or so

(BTW, the REAL czars weren't so keen on Communists, nor Communists on Czars... Just ask the Romanoffs!)

[bluejoni2525]

Why should he be released for the holidays ????? I don't care if he is under house arrest. He should be in jail !!!

[harriettubman]

What a HUGE disappointment in this man. I thought he was a great police commissioner plus read his book. A relative of mine in NY warned me that wasn't the truth. I didn't listen.

Kerik talked about dirty cops in his book. I guess he was one of them too. SMH...

[Amalek]

Sentenced in February?

Hopefully in time for him to meet his new valentine.

[NeoconGal]

Something wrong with our system when it takes 4 months to sentence someone.

[Hans Meiser]

Ah come on be a little cheerful. White Power Bill has promised a welcoming reception for after the holidays.

[bigfated]

Justice for all??? My A##! Keep in mind folks----just as Palin was McCain's gift to America.....Bad Boy Bernie was foisted on us by Rudy G. Special treatment for "special" people. What a crock!

[edgarcaycedoc]

Well I, for one, have confidence that non violent offenders of every race and stripe will be released to celebrate the holidays with their families. Bravo for the judge that will let Kerik out without letting other prisoners-­-particula­rly black and brown prisoners--out to celebrate with their families.

[donnybrkgr]

I guess his family needed an extra turkey

[RRK70]

ummm, misleading headline considering he hasn't been SENTENCED yet! I'm all for him going to jail and not getting out, but it isn't as if he is legally IN jail yet.

[gorgol]

Bernie...don't listen to these mean posters...you can spend the Holidays with me, you cute munchkin.

[cheeriogirl]

I wonder how much a "get out of jail for the holidays card" goes for these days?