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Lawyer: Plax taps consultant before prison term
Plaxico Burress' lawyer says a prison consultant is preparing the former Super Bowl star for life behind bars.
Report: DA wants Burress to serve 2 years in jail
July 27, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Manhattan's district attorney says he wants Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress to serve time in prison, the New York Post reported.
Dropping Links: Monday, July 27th
July 27, 2009 by
tonyblogs.net
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VIDEO: Glazer on Plax indictment
August 03, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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And the law won. Jay Glazer says Monday's indictment is probably enough to keep Plaxico Burress on the sidelines this year.
Speed Read: “Desperate” Plax Faces Grand Jury
July 29, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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As we speak, Plaxico Burress is preparing to testify before a grand jury in Manhattan about shooting himself in the leg last year. And those of you with some familiarity with the legal system might have this reaction to that news: uhhh, wha?
(”I saved the world from having to...
Plaxico Burress Goes To Jail
August 20, 2009 by
Josh Q. Public
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Plaxico Burress took a surprise plea bargain today that will land him in the hoosegow for two years. Although all the details are not yet disclosed, perhaps part of the deal includes Public Service Announcements as follows:
Peace put homies. Six two and even!
Burress Pleads Guilty to Weapon Charges
August 20, 2009 by
The 3rd String Safety
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Earlier this morning, in a New York City courthouse, former New York Giants wide receiver, Plaxico Burress, has pleaded guilty to a weapons-possession charge resulting from a November 2008 episode in which Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg in a nightclub
According to the...
Plaxico testifies, speaks to media
July 29, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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Plaxico Burress testified in front of a grand jury in New York City Wednesday for two and a half hours. Once he was done, he surprisingly spoke to the media about it."I was truthful. I was honest," Burress said. "I'm...
When Your Fantasy Football Draft Ends In Gunplay
August 25, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Perhaps only in Texas could a fantasy football draft end with guns blazing, two people in the hospital and Plaxico Burress chosen early in the second round. That last part is a writer’s embellishment, but it fits with the other activities that occurred early Sunday morning in...
Plaxico pleads guilty, gets 2-year prison sentence
August 20, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Facing the prospect of spending at least 3 1/2 years behind bars, one-time Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress on Thursday accepted a plea bargain with a two-year prison sentence for accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub.
Giants LB Pierce done with Burress grand jury
July 31, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is testifying again before the grand jury investigating a gun charge against former teammate Plaxico Burress.
Pierce first appeared Thursday. He's expected to finish his testimony Friday in Manhattan.
Burress testified earlier this...
Blogging the Bloggers: Plax’s first night in jail, Tennessee’s dance team & more
September 24, 2009 by
Scores Report
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- YARDBARKER (via NO GUTS, NO GLORY) notes that it was a tough first night in jail for former Giants’ receiver Plaxico Burress. Apparently one of the other inmates yelled out, “The Giants suck!” Inmates, they have no regard for anyone’s feelings…
- DRAFT ZOO highlights the...
Grand jury vote expected today in Burress, Pierce cases
August 03, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that the Manhattan grand jury that has been considering evidence regarding the Plaxico Burress and Antonio Pierce gun possession allegations are expected to vote on Monday as to whether either or both players will be indicted.Per...
Burress Testifies In Front Of Grand Jury
July 29, 2009 by
Online Sports Guys
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((HT: ESPN))Plaxico Burress testified for nearly three hours Wednesday in front of a grand jury that is investigating weapons charges against him and told reporters outside that he was sorry for his actions.The former Giants wide receiver, who shot himself in the thigh at a Manhattan...
Justice Prevails as Plaxico Gets Fair and Well-Deserved Punishment
by Lisa OlsonFiled under: NFLNEW YORK -- Beyond their occupation and celebrity lifestyles and physical similarities, Plaxico Burress and Donte' Stallworth really don't belong in the same sentence. They committed different crimes in different states, and if both men are lucky...
Gun Safety
August 20, 2009 by
Smoking Section
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Once upon a time, on the banks of the Red Cedar, former MSU football phenom Plaxico Burress shot himself in New York. If you’ve ever seen 300, you know Spartans are willing to lose an eye and keep fighting, so we needn’t worry about Plaxico’s future. He plead guilty...
Jail Likely for Plax
July 27, 2009 by
Sparty and Friends
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Former New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress last concern should be his eventual get together with commissioner Roger Goodell. The likely suspension of Burress won’t be the thing that keeps teams from making offers to ...
Plaxico Gets A Shawshanky Prison Welcome
"Plaxico Burress got a zero's welcome behind bars at Rikers Island, including taunts of "a - - hole!" and "The Giants suck!" according to jail guards."[NYP]
Rikers Inmates Are Apparently Jets Fans
"Plaxico Burress got a zero's welcome behind bars at Rikers Island, including taunts of 'a - - hole!' and 'The Giants suck!' according to jail guards." [New York Post]
Plaxico an 'Example?' Let's Hope So
by Dan GrazianoFiled under: Giants, NFL Police Blotter, NFL Analysis"They're trying to make an example out of him," several NFL players have said today, about Plaxico Burress. And while that smacks of trite hogwash -- unthinking solidarity for solidarity's sake -...
New York Giants: Road To The Playoffs
October 03, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The NY Giants have been one of the better teams in the National Football League for the last few years. With the expulsion of Plaxico Burress, many sports commentators and fans have been questioning the Giants' ability to be successful this year and make the playoffs, let alone...
Unable to Shake Gun Case, Giants Now Fretting About Pierce's Future
by FanHouse NewswireFiled under: Giants, NFL Police BlotterALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Releasing troubled Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress about four months ago didn't rid the New York Giants of the controversy associated with his shooting.The gun possession case against Burress continued...
Plaxico laying the foundation for a pardon?
August 27, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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We pointed out on Friday the possibility that receiver Plaxico Burress eventually could be pardoned by New York governor David Paterson. More recently, Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com made the case for a full pardon of Plaxico. And in the wake...
Plaxico rewind: Carrying a concealed weapon is "stupid"
July 31, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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As we wait for news on whether (when) receiver Plaxico Burress will be indicted on felony weapons charges in New York City, let's spin the clock back to January 2008.But before we do, let's provide some context. Burress testified two...
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