Hospital Failed to Report Plaxico Gunshot to Cops

Says he's ready to play again

(NEWSER) - Plaxico Burress was released from jail today after serving almost two years , ESPN reports. The former New York Giants receiver made headlines when he accidentally shot himself in the leg with a gun in his sweatpants waistband in 2008. “I just want to thank God for bringing me through one of the most trying times in my life,” he said. “It's a beautiful day to be reunited with my family.” Will he play again? “If and when everything gets settled, when they get back on the field, I'll be ready." More»

Former New York Giant will go to prison for 2008 illegal handgun incident

(NEWSER) - Former New York Giant Plaxico Burress was sentenced today to two years in prison for possessing an unlicensed gun—the gun with which he accidentally shot himself in the leg at a New York nightclub in 2008, TMZ reports. The footballer, joined by his wife, son, and father at the sentencing, apologized and thanked his family for their support before being taken into custody. More»

Cops find pistol, rifle, clothes worn during shooting, sources say

(NEWSER) - Police searching Plaxico Burress’s New Jersey house found a 9mm handgun, a loaded rifle, and the bloody clothes the New York Giants receiver wore when he accidentally shot himself in the thigh at a Manhattan night club Nov. 29, sources told Fox affiliate WNYW-TV. The gun used in the shooting was recovered in a previous search, the Post adds. More»

Giants linebacker Pierce hid gun, seeks to avoid charges

(NEWSER) - New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce will testify against teammate Plaxico Burress in order to avoid being charged himself, the New York Post reports. Pierce’s testimony should guarantee Burress is indicted for felony weapons possession. The receiver has been suspended for the rest of the season, and faces 3½ years in prison on the illegal handgun charge. More»

(NEWSER) - Plaxico Burress has a lot to answer for, but he can take some cues from the current economy and hip-hop history, writes Chloe Hilliard in the Village Voice. Almost every aspect of his gun infraction has precedent. Her suggestions:

• Contact Diddy: The rap impresario has had experience with shooting crimes, and got himself and then-girlfriend JLo off scot-free following a 1999 nightclub incident