Kerik Gets Hearing on Appeal

New York, NY —

Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik is getting a quick hearing on his appeal of the ruling that put him behind bars. But he's not getting out of jail before there's a decision. Judge Reena Raggi of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday granted Kerik's motion for an expedited appeal and said it would be heard Thursday in Manhattan. But she refused to block the order that revoked Kerik's bail for sharing secret pretrial information. Kerik, whose trial has been postponed while the appeal goes forward, is accused of accepting renovations to his co-op in exchange for recommending a company that wanted to do business with the city. He's pleaded not guilty.