Hevesi Said to Offer Deal to Plead Guilty in N.Y. Pension Probe

Former New York state Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi told New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office he is willing to plead guilty in connection with a probe of corruption at the state pension fund, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

Hevesi could admit to a felony as soon as next week that would leave it up to a judge to decide on jail time, the person said. Hevesi, whose deal is still being ironed out, agreed to negotiate after being told by Cuomo’s office that if he did not plead guilty he would be charged, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the deal isn’t completed yet.