Another Career Ruined By a Housekeeper
Kerik has withdrawn his name from consideration for heading the Department of Homeland Security because of questions into his past actions and because of the status of one of his housekeepers. It's amazing how many people want to pay others to perform housekeeping and nanny duties and how easy it is to hire people of doubtful immigration status.
Among other questions that needed investigation,
Before Friday, the only moderately troubling information uncovered about Kerik was news that he had earned $6.2 million by exercising stock options he received from Taser International, which did lucrative business with the Department of Homeland Security, this official said.
Kerik has been a consultant for the company and still serves on its board of directors, although the company and the White House said he planned to sever the relationship.
Well, at least he didn't have a PhD from a diploma mill…
Josh Poulson
Posted Friday, Dec 10 2004 09:09 PM