Former NYPD Commissioner Kerik Dies at 69

Bernard Bailey Kerik, age 69, a frequent Newsmax contributor, dedicated public servant, and a respected figure in law enforcement who led the New York Police Department in 2000 and 2001, died Thursday after being hospitalized with cardiac illness. "Today, we mourn the loss of Bernard B. Kerik, a warrior, a patriot, and one of the most courageous public servants this country has ever known," he posted to X. "Bernie passed away tragically on May 29, 2025, after a private battle with illness. ... Rest easy, Commissioner. Your watch has ended,...