Marshall , Al Roker among those asking for a compassionate sentence . Tony Marshall convicted of bilking mom Brooke Astor of money before her death . He faces a minimum 85 , or as much as 8 to 25 years in state prison . Friends cite Al Roker 's age of 1 to 3 years , 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 . He faces a minimum 1 to 3 years , or as much as 8 to 25 years in state prison . Friends cite Marshall 's age of 85 , deteriorating health , among reasons for light sentence .