online.wsj.com - 12/4/2008
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[Commentary] AP Plaxico Burress is led to his arraignment in Manhattan.
blogs2.startribune.com - 12/4/2008
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blogs2.startribune.com —
We had to read until the very last
paragraph of the updated Plaxico Burress story to find
our favorite sentence: The Giants have filled Burress’ roster spot by signing defensive tackle Leger Douzable from the practice squad. Take that, Harris Smith! See, the Giants can make up names, ...
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A plate full of links
holytaco.com - 12/5/2008
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holytaco.com —
Recently Plaxico Burress was arrested for possesion of
a firearm, after shooting himself in the leg. You
may think he's an idiot, but you don't know the whole story. We do, and we've gone ahead and shown you the truth. CLICK ...
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If Plaxico Burress Had A Comic Book
sportsonmymind.com - 12/5/2008
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Plaxico Burress: Second Amendment Martyr [Plaxico Burress]
Deadspin —
... Well, here's a new take on the Plaxico situation. "Policy analyst" David Kopel has an editorial in today's Wall Street Journal, arguing that Plaxico Burress has been wronged. Not because he faces three-and-a-half years in Attica for what is essentially a victimless crime. (If you're not counting his leg as a victim.) No, it's because he thinks New York City's handgun law is unconstitutional. ...
The “Unconstitutional” Angle to Mandatory Minimums in Regard to the Plaxico Burress Shooting
The Big Lead —
Considering how outraged most of you were a couple of days ago when we cobbled together some thoughts on a defense for Plaxico Burress, we’re curious how you’ll react to this pro-Plaxico editorial in the Wall Street Journal.
Mr. Burress’s behavior was bad. However, Mr. Burress is not facing prosecution for carelessness, but simply for carrying a weapon. This is unjust and perhaps unconstitutional.
In New Jersey, carry permits are virtually never issued. In New York City, carry permits ...
Kopel : Charges Against Plaxico Are Unconstitutional
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... ’s David Kopel takes an entirely different tact in Thursday’s Wall Street Journal, opining “legislators and mayors like to appear tough by pushing through draconian laws. Yet the victims are people like Plaxico Burress whose conduct may have been improper, but who do not deserve the same sentences meted out to robbers and burglars.” ...
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sports.espn.go.com 12/2/2008 — Plaxico Burress update NFL.com Video Plaxico Burress turned himself in to police Monday after shooting himself over the weekend.
Gun Safety Tips From Plaxico Burress [Plaxico Burress]
deadspin.com 12/2/2008 — If you're looking for a bedtime story for your children tonight, may we suggest the felony criminal complaint of one Plaxico M. Burress. (It needs the initial, don't you think?) It's very short, but also very compelling and there's a life lesson in ...
Giants Plaxico Burress takes himself out of the game
myteamrivals.typepad.com 12/3/2008 — Burress' lawyer described his client as a mature man. Burress is a married man with kids. On occasion, he would miss practice to drop his kids off at school. Why would a family man with a beautiful wife at home be out late Friday night at a nightclub and carry a gun?
Is Michigan State really to blame for Plaxico Burress shooting himself?
nypost.com 12/1/2008 — PLAXICO Burress Plaxico Burress , raised in Virginia, was successfully recruited to Michigan State. At age 31, he gets in all kinds of trouble; he allegedly even carries, and carelessly, a loaded gun. Having apparently shot himself early Saturday morning, he became his own usual suspect.
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Plaxico Burress Shoots Himself in the Leg
midwestsportsfans.com 11/29/2008 — New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress is in the hospital after shooting himself in the leg. Burress was carrying a loaded gun when it went off accidentally, and is in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He is out Sunday Week 13 v the Redskins.
Plaxico Burress Shoots Himself in the Foot
dejuiced.com 12/8/2008 — Plaxico Burress, the talented wide receiver for the New York Giants, shot himself in the foot on Friday night. Burress was admitted into the hospital but was released on Saturday afternoon.Thankfully, it was only a flesh wound and shouldn’t have a negative long-term affect on Plaxico’s NFL career.
PIERCE TO TALK TO INVESTIGATORS FRIDAY —
NY Post: Sports 12/5/2008
Antonio Pierce and the doctor who treated Giants teammate Plaxico Burress after he accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan nightclub will talk to investigators Friday. Pierce and Dr. Josyann Abisaab will be accompanied by their lawyers when they...
