Madoff to Cop a Plea? cityfile 01/13/09 08:04AM Filed to: Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff Cityfile This image was lost some time after publication.Were you hoping to see Bernie Madoff stand trial? Don't get your hopes up. His lawyer is reportedly talking to federal prosecutors about a plea deal whereby Madoff "would agree to plead guilty in exchange for some type of leniency." [NYT]