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NEWS ABOUT: Plaxico Burress

Plaxico Burress stories: 19 news summaries

 Plaxico Hit With 2 Years 

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

Sep 22, 09 10:32 AM CDT
(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... More »

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(Newser) - Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree this morning, as part of a plea deal that will send him to prison for two years, Newsday reports. “Unfortunately, there was no legal defense we could offer,” his attorney said. Burress... More »

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NFL • football • guilty plea • New York Giants • plea bargain • Plaxico Burress • plea deal

(Newser) - Former New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was indicted on gun charges today in New York, where he accidentally shot himself in the leg with an unlicensed handgun in November, the Post reports. Burress is charged with two felony counts of criminal possession and one count of reckless endangerment, a... More »

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NFL • football • New York Giants • indictment • Plaxico Burress • criminal trial • gun laws • criminal prosecution • Robert Morgenthau

(Newser) - The New York Giants have released wide receiver Plaxico Burress 4 months after he shot himself in the leg in a Manhattan nightclub, the New York Daily News reports. “We hung in there as long as we could in hopes that there could be a resolution to this... More »

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NFL • football • New York Giants • Jerry Reese • release • Plaxico Burress • gun injury • football player

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Plaxico's 
 Day in Court 
 Postponed 

Plus, A-Rod doesn't wash his hands, and more

Mar 31, 09 11:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - A hearing in the gun-possession case against New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was postponed today, ESPN reports. The next court date is set for June 15, but his lawyer says talks are under way about a plea bargain. More gossip:
  • Think about this the next time you want
... More »

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Michael Phelps • celebrity trials • Alex Rodriguez • lawsuit • Plaxico Burress

Two More Guns Uncovered at Plaxico's Home

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

Dec 24, 08 10:52 AM CST
(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... More »

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NFL • New York Giants • Plaxico Burress • shooting • gun possession • Antonio Pierce • weapons charges

 Teammate 
 to Testify 
 Against Plax 

Giants linebacker Pierce hid gun, seeks to avoid charges

Dec 4, 08 10:06 AM CST
(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... More »

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NFL • crime • New York • football • New York Giants • Plaxico Burress • gun injury • guns • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell • Antonio Pierce

(AP) - Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is done for the year. The New York Giants fined and suspended Burress today for four games—the rest of the regular season—after he accidentally shot himself in the right thigh over the weekend at a Manhattan nightclub. The team also placed him on... More »

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OPINION

 Plax, Call Diddy (and Other Tips) 


Dec 2, 08 1:47 PM CST
(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
... More »

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NFL • New York City • list • Diddy • New York Giants • arrest • Plaxico Burress • hospitalization • gunshot wounds

Irate Bloomberg: Throw
the Book at Plax

Mayor, NYPD upset by cover-up after accidental shooting of Giants receiver

Dec 2, 08 11:11 AM CST
(Newser) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg is furious at the Plaxico Burress cover-up, the New York Post reports. Bloomberg demanded the Giants receiver get no special treatment for allegedly carrying an illegal handgun, and said anything less than the 3½-year minimum sentence would be “a sham, a mockery.” He recommended... More »

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NFL • NYPD • crime • New York • Michael Bloomberg • New York Giants • Plaxico Burress • gun injury • Mayor Bloomberg • guns • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell • Antonio Pierce

Hospital Failed to Report 
Plaxico Gunshot to Cops

Probe widens in aftermath of self-inflicted wound

Dec 2, 08 2:11 AM CST
(Newser) - The New York City hospital where Giants star Plaxico Burress was treated after accidentally shooting himself in the leg failed to notify authorities about the gunshot wound, reports the New York Times. State law requires officials to report gunshot wounds to the police. An employee at the hospital, New York-Presbyterian/Weill... More »

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Michael Bloomberg • Plaxico Burress • gunshot wounds • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell • gun possession • Latin Quarter • Daniel J. Castleman

Giants' Burress Turns Himself In

Wide receiver to
plead not guilty to weapons charge after shooting himself

Dec 1, 08 10:00 AM CST
(AP) - Plaxico Burress arrived at a police station this morning where he was expected to be charged after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. The New York Giants' star wide receiver plans to plead not guilty to a weapon possession charge during an afternoon court appearance,... More »

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Plax to Plead Not Guilty
on Weapon Charge

Burress was drinking, refused hospitalization

Nov 30, 08 7:03 PM CST
(Newser) - Plaxico Burress will turn himself in to police tomorrow and plead not guilty on a felony weapon charge, the New York Daily News reports. If convicted, the New York Giant receiver—who accidentally shot himself in the leg on Friday—would face a minimum 3-1/2 year sentence for carrying an... More »

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Star Receiver Shoots Himself
by Mistake

Nightclub incident continues wobbly NFL season for Burress

Nov 29, 08 3:04 PM CST
(Newser) - Plaxico Burress' troubled season continued last night when he accidentally shot himself in the leg in a nightclub, Fox Sports reports. Details are yet to emerge, and Yahoo! Sports reports that someone may have shot the New York Giants receiver, but his injuries are not said to be life... More »

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NFL • football • New York Giants • Plaxico Burress • shooting • guns

 NFL Cracks Down 
 on Zebra Abuse 

Commish ponders fine for Burress as league shows shorter fuse on public criticism

Oct 24, 08 2:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - The NFL has long been sensitive about criticism of its officials, but commissioner Roger Goodell is more often going after the wallets of players for ripping refs, particularly on the field during games, USA Today reports. Chicago’s Brian Urlacher was fined for such an incident last week, and Goodell... More »

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NFL • Roger Goodell • New York Giants • San Diego Chargers • Plaxico Burress • referees • Ed Hochuli

Super Bowl Stunner: Giants Win!

Manning leads last-minute comeback to shock the world, mar perfection for the Pats

Feb 3, 08 9:34 PM CST
(Newser) - Tom Brady had one of his trademark brilliant fourth-quarter comebacks—but three minutes later, Eli Manning did, too, and the Giants shocked the formerly perfect Patriots, 17-14. Manning hit Plaxico Burress, who had guaranteed a Giants win several days before, on a 13-yard fade with 35 seconds left, and the... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • Randy Moss • New York Giants • Tom Brady • Eli Manning • Plaxico Burress

Eli Rallies Giants Over Bears

Struggling QB overcomes three turnovers to improve playoff chances

Dec 2, 07 8:43 PM CST
(Newser) - Eli Manning pulled his team out of a hole he helped dig, leading the Giants on two long fourth-quarter drives to dig out of a 9-point deficit, then watching his defense close out a 21-16 victory over Chicago. Manning had three turnovers despite a more conservative offense that saw more... More »

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NFL • Chicago Bears • Brian Urlacher • New York Giants • Eli Manning • Rex Grossman • Plaxico Burress • Devin Hester • NFC

G-Men Rally, Win Battle of NY

Jets fall 35-24 despite fumble, kickoff returns for TDs

Oct 7, 07 8:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Giants overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and their own wildly uneven play to beat the Jets for four years of bragging rights in New York. Brooding, Brobdingnagian Plaxico Burress put his team ahead for good with a 53-yard touchdown catch-and-run, highlighted by a ferocious stiff-arm on Jets corner Andre Dyson,... More »

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NFL • New York Giants • New York Jets • Plaxico Burress

Giants, Manning Nurse Bruises

Shoulder likely to keep Manning out of Packers game; Jacobs, Umenyiora also iffy

Sep 11, 07 4:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Giants denied that quarterback Eli Manning would miss a month because of a sore shoulder, but acknowledged that he might not play against the Packers Sunday. The sprain occurred when Dallas linebacker Anthony Spencer sacked Manning, mashing his shoulder against the turf, during the Cowboys' 45-35 win. Running back... More »

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NFL • football • injury • New York Giants • Eli Manning • Anthony Spencer • Brandon Jacobs • Osi Umenyiora • Plaxico Burress

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