Kwame Brown. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)

In a letter sent to Judge Richard J. Leon today, former D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown tried to head off the possibility of jail time by saying that he had learned his lesson after being caught providing false information on two personal bank loan applications.

“My public humiliation, the pain that I have caused to my family, friends and supporters, the embarrassment that I have caused to the city that I love are all the consequences of my actions. I did not intend those consequences, but they are the product of my actions nonetheless. It is difficult to find words to describe how badly I feel about bringing so much pain to so many people. I never imagined that I would be in such a situation,” wrote Brown, who faces up to six months in jail. Today prosecutors requested that he only serve six days—on weekend—but Judge Leon can opt to ignore the recommendation.

“I am a man of humble beginnings. God blessed me with the opportunity to be the first elected at large member of the Council in the city’s history to live east of the Anacostia River. Being elected as Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia was not only a great personal success, it provided me a platform to continue encouraging the young people of our city to follow their dreams. I was a personal example of how a DC public school graduate could through hard work and determination achieve success. An essential part of achieving that success, however, is personal integrity. When I provided false information on my loan applications, I failed badly to meet the standard of personal integrity that I expect of others or myself. I feel just awful about the image that I have created for myself. I am determined to regain a significant measure of the personal integrity that I have thrown away,” he wrote in the page-and-a-half long letter.

In concluding, Brown said that he shouldn’t serve jail time because he’s already suffered enough. “Resignation from elective office, the public humiliation, being found guilty of a felony are indeed significant sanctions that I have already suffered. I have learned an invaluable lesson about judgment, and consequences. This Court can be sure that I will not stray from the path again. I will continue to make amends for my mistake. I will continue to contribute positively to the life of the District. I am truly remorseful,” he wrote.

Brown will be sentenced on November 12.

Kwame Brown Letter to Judge