Federal clemency case file
Pardon of Bernard Bailey Kerik
Granted February 18, 2020 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Bernard Bailey Kerik was convicted in the Southern District of New York in 2010 of obstructing the administration of the Internal Revenue Laws, aiding in the preparation of a false income tax return, making false statements on a loan application, and making false statements (five counts). He was sentenced to 48 months imprisonment followed by 36 months supervised release. On February 18, 2020, President Donald Trump granted Kerik a pardon.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Obstructing the administration of the Internal Revenue Laws; aiding in the preparation of a false income tax return; making false statements on a loan application; making false statements (five counts)
Southern District of New York · 2010
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Original penalties
Sentence
48 months imprisonment · 36 months supervised release
Sentenced May 18, 2010 · Southern District of New York
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