But Saenz's lawyers have argued for leniency, saying in their own legal filings that the now-30-year-old is remorseful and "on a journey of redemption" while incarcerated. "With the passage of ...

MS-13 leader sentenced to 68 years in case involving 8 Long Island murders Alexi Saenz pleaded guilty last year for his role in ordering and approving the killings as well as other crimes during a ...

Alexi Saenz had faced up to 70 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to his role in authorizing the killings, which focused the nation’s attention on MS-13 violence.

MS-13 gang leader Alexi Saenz faces sentencing for eight murders, including the 2016 slayings of two Long Island high school girls, with prosecutors seeking 70-year sentence.

Alexi Saenz’s lawyers are seeking a sentence of 45 years behind bars, but prosecutors want the judge to impose the maximum sentence of 70 years.

FILE - In this Thursday, March 2, 2017 photo, accused MS-13 gang member Alexi Saenz, is escorted by FBI agents in Central Islip, N.Y., after being taken into custody. (James Carbone/Newsday via AP ...