In a desperate plea to the judge, Los Angeles socialite Rebecca Grossman, 60, who was convicted of murder for killing two young boys in a hit-and-run incident, begged for leniency ahead of her sentencing on Monday. Grossman, who killed brothers Jacob, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11, during a chase with her lover, wrote a letter to Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino, insisting that she is not a murderer and should not be subjected to further punishment.

Despite her conviction for second-degree murder in February, Grossman maintained her innocence in the letter, claiming she did not see anyone or anything in the road when her car struck the boys. Prosecutors argue that she was racing her then-lover, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson, and reached speeds of up to 81 mph before the fatal crash. They have demanded a prison sentence of 34 years to life.

Grossman's lawyers, on the other hand, are advocating for probation instead of imprisonment. Her husband, renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman, along with their daughter Alexis and son Nick, submitted letters to the court in support of probation. They, along with about three dozen of Grossman's supporters, arrived at court on Monday for her sentencing.

The prosecution has portrayed Grossman as a narcissist who believed her wealth and notoriety would grant her freedom, accusing her of trying to shift blame onto Erickson for the crash. Prosecutors further criticized her for displaying a lack of remorse and a narcissistic superiority throughout the proceedings.

While Grossman's supporters argue that she is a humble and altruistic woman, prosecutors contend that her actions have shown otherwise, and she should not receive any leniency. The sentencing is expected to be a highly charged affair as the tragic loss of Mark and Jacob continues to deeply affect their parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander.

Grossman was convicted in February on two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, and one count of hit and run. The incident occurred when Mark and Jacob, along with their mother and younger brother, were crossing the street in the crosswalk. Grossman struck them with such force that the older brother was propelled over 250 feet.

As the court weighs the arguments put forth by both the defense and the prosecution, the fate of Rebecca Grossman hangs in the balance.