O.J. Simpson's co-defendant is asking a Las Vegas judge for leniency and the minimum 6-year prison sentence in the gunpoint robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

Clarence "C.J" Stewart's sentencing brief submitted Tuesday to Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass sheds light on -- but doesn't specify -- the maximum sentence sought against Simpson and Stewart.

The brief refers to a confidential state Parole and Probation recommendation that the two men serve consecutive sentences totaling 18 years for two counts of kidnapping with a deadly weapon and two counts of armed robbery with use of a weapon.

The kidnapping charges each carry 6-year sentences. Armed robbery charges each carry 3-year sentences. Simpson's lawyers say they intend to submit a brief to the court before Friday's sentencing.

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