Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
Kerik is expected to confront the results of the investigation as early
as next month — and it’s widely believed he will either be indicted or reach a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Should prosecutors charge Kerik and the case reach trial, Giuliani could end up being called to testify during the general election campaign. Should Kerik agree to a plea deal, he could be admitting guilt on some level for activities that may have taken place while the city employed him — and on Giuliani’s watch.
At the very least, the case will be in the headlines again, especially if soon-to-be-confirmed Attorney General Michael Mukasey, another Giuliani friend, recuses himself from any Justice Department prosecution of Kerik.
Giuliani aides play down any political implications, but they acknowledge that Kerik’s woes could be a distraction during a period in which they want their candidate promoting his vision for the country.
