Anthony Weiner Should Get at Least 21 Months in Prison, Prosecutors Say
- Former Congressman pleaded guilty to sending explicit messages
- U.S. urges judge to reject Weiner’s request for probation
Anthony Weiner exits federal court in Manhattan on May 19, 2017.
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Anthony Weiner should serve 21 to 27 months in prison, rather than the probation sought by the disgraced former congressman and New York mayoral candidate, U.S. prosecutors said.
Weiner, who wrecked his marriage and political career in a series of sexting scandals, is set to be sentenced Sept. 25 after pleading guilty to sending explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl. The sentence recommended by prosecutors is in line with a plea agreement between Weiner and the government but isn’t binding on the judge, who can give him as long as 10 years.