Whoopi Goldberg , Al Roker among those asking for a compassionate sentence . So the new letters from friends are the first attempts by those who know him to share what they believe is his true character . Tony Marshall convicted of bilking mom Brooke Astor of money before her death . Comment: Friends cite Marshall 's age of 85 , deteriorating health , among reasons for light sentence .
Whoopi Goldberg , Al Roker among those asking for a compassionate sentence . Tony Marshall convicted of bilking mom Brooke Astor of money before her death . Comment: Friends cite Marshall 's age of 85 , deteriorating health , among reasons for light sentence .