Ex-NYPD commissioner Kerik released from in New York jail’s psych unit

Ex-NYPD commissioner freed from NY jail psych unit

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The psychiatric director at the Westchester County Jail says former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik is not a threat to himself or others.

A letter from Dr. Robert Mahler was read Monday in federal court. He says Kerik was discharged Monday from a unit which treats cases of mental illness.

Mahler said Kerik’s admission to the unit was voluntary and he found no reason to keep him in the unit.

Judge Stephen Robinson had expressed concern Friday when Mahler told him that Kerik was showing signs of risky behavior.

Kerik’s trial on corruption charges is scheduled to start next Monday.