. >> antonucci was fired when his employer suspected him and another instructor josh robinson of embezzlingprosecutors say they turned to arson to destroy the evidence. and that antonucci talked two other employees, also karate instructors, into helping them. antonucci says it was all robinson's idea. no one will ever know because robinson died in the fire. >> i was just a coward. i didn't really want to participate but i wasn't willing to say, no, i'm not going to do this. and if nothing else guilty by association but i'm also guilty by action, unfortunately. >> while antonucci is facing anywhere from 7 to 21 years for his crime, the prosecutor is asking for 15. the judge is expected to make his decision within a matter of days. >> at this point, i'm just looking for mercy. i'm saying, hey, this isn't me. i'll never do anything like this again. i won't so much as run a stop sign again. i just look for mercy from the court system. i'm still hoping for a miracle in some way, shape or form that can get me less than seven years. >> while antonucci waits for his miracle, one thing he can count

robinson, thank you very much, sir, for joining us. today the issue of controversy was addressed at the white house. the spokesperson, josh those that had been invited were going to reflect the diversity of america and those that have been eager to hear the message of the pope. and i'm curious to get your take on why you think so many people will be turning out to hear this pope speak. >> well, i think so many of us will turn out to welcome him to america. but mostly because he's a wonderful human being. he is one of those rare human beings, perhaps like the dali llama or desmond tutu, who transcend boundaries. we want to be there to welcome him. this kerfuffle that has been reported on, which turns out to be a bet of a tempest in a tee p tea pot, i'll be one of 10,000 people there to welcome the pope. >> what would you like to hear from the pope that he will say to americans and those in attendance? >> there are two themes that he preaches on often that america needs to hear. one is the climate, that is changing. i hope some of the climate change deniers in america hear him call for action, to take care of our planet. an