Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 9/11 before prison and pardon, has died at 69

Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik is shown standing outside the Federal Court in Washington, June 4, 2009.

Kerik, an Army veteran, was hailed as a hero after the 9/11 attack and eventually nominated to head the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, before a dramatic fall from grace that ended with him behind bars.

(Image credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta)