Paterson Misled Investigators Over Yankees Tickets, Report Finds

Serving as an independent counsel, Kaye says the decision to charge the governor with perjury now lies with Albany District Attorney David Soares, who is currently investigating the matter, as well.

In the report, Kaye writes, "The evidence indicates at a minimum the above-described portions of the Governor’s testimony before Commission staff were inaccurate and misleading..."

Kaye adds the evidence warrants consideration of possible criminal charges by the Albany DA.

Soares' office released a statement saying, "We are aware of the report issued by Judith Kaye this afternoon and the matter is under review. We will have no further comment until our review is completed."

The governor says his presence at the game was official business, so he was entitled to the fifth seat.

State law prohibits officials in the executive branch from accepting gifts of more than nominal value from lobbyists.

The New York Yankees are registered to lobby in connection with stadium financing.