The letter was part of a filing on Thursday by Maccis lawyer Benjamin Zeman.

The attorney is requesting that Macci be sentenced to time served, or about a year and a half.

The courts probation office has recommended a sentence of 10 years.

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Simon says he is convinced that Williams would want me to write this letter.

I never failed to see him take responsibility for himself and his decisions.

Maccis sentencing the first of the four defendants is scheduled for this month.

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