Do Kwon's legal team has requested a 5-year prison sentence, arguing that the 12-year term proposed by U.S. prosecutors is excessive. The defense highlighted Kwon's nearly three years in custody, including time in harsh conditions in Montenegro, and his agreement to forfeit over $19 million in assets. Kwon faces additional charges in South Korea, where prosecutors are seeking a 40-year sentence. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer will sentence Kwon on December 11, with the government's recommendation pending.