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profootballtalk.com - 12/3/2008
GOODELL CALLED BLOOMBERG ABOUT BURRESS
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On Monday, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg offered harsh criticism for the NFL and the New York Giants, suggesting that the team and the league acted improperly by failing to go to the New York Police Department and offer to help with its investigation of the shooting involving Plaxico ...
New York Giants suspend Burress, place him on non-football injury list
nj.com - 12/2/2008
New York Giants suspend Burress, place him on non-football injury list
— nj.com — Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerPlaxico Burress might have played his last game as a Giant. WR Plaxico Burress has... been suspended by the Giants for four games and, more importantly, placed on the non-football injury list, a move that ends his 2008... (more) New York Giants suspend Burress, place him on ...

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Giants suspend Burress for remainder of season
thesportscorner.ca - 12/3/2008
Giants suspend Burress for remainder of season
— thesportscorner.ca — In the aftermath of Plaxico Burress’ self inflicted gun shot wound, the Giants have announced the star... wide receiver will be suspended by the team for the remaining four games of this season and placed on the non-football injured reserve list. The suspension - in addition to the injured ... (more) Giants suspend Burress for remainder of season

Comments vote down thesportscorner thesportscorner posted 12/3/2008posted this
Giants Say Burress’s Season Is Over
nytimes.com - 12/3/2008
Giants Say Burress’s Season Is Over
— nytimes.com — The Giants suspended Plaxico Burress without pay for four games in the aftermath of his accidental shooting.... > (more) Giants Say Burress’s Season Is Over

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Football Today -- Seahawks lose real games, video games, maybe even their next coach
Projo Pats Blog — ... , because it means that Burress will have to appeal both decisions if he wants to recover any money that is owed to him for the remainder of the 2008 season. Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reported yesterday that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to try to clear the air after Bloomberg harshly criticized the league and the Giants over the Burress case. A CIRCUS ENVIRONMENT: Tom Coughlin addressed the Burress case in front of a media throng today that served notice (in case there was any doubt) that ...

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NYC Mayor Bloomberg Must Be a Jets Fan; Wants to Throw Book at Plaxico Burress
nfl.fanhouse.com 12/1/2008 — by Ryan Wilson Applebee's favorite son , Harris Smith , has gone and done it. Born Plaxico Burress , Smith, who currently works in the employ of the New York Giants, saw fit to shoot a hole in his thigh this weekend while supposedly recovering from ...
Illegal Handgun + Mandatory 3 1/2 Year Sentence + Plaxico + Political Pressure = The New Michael Vick
blacksportsonline.com 12/2/2008 — If you want to keep up with all the legal aspects of the Plaxico Burress case check out ProFootBallTalk.com . By now you know what Plax has been charged with and that he is in some deep deep trouble especially when the mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg is presuming his guilt which goes ...
NY Mayor Bloomberg wants book thrown at Burress
sports.yahoo.com 12/2/2008 — An irate Ne York City Mayor Bloomberg demanded Monday that prosecutors throw the book at Giants star Plaxico Burress for bringing a loaded handgun into a crowded midtown nightclub and accidentally shooting himself in the leg. Bloomberg slammed New ...
HA! ESPN Legal Analyst Agrees With Me! — The 3rd String Safety
As usual, I’m right, and Jason (and in this case Alex, who crawled out of his hole to write) is wrong. This morning on ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike in the Morning , Legal Analyst Jack Ford stated the he beleives that if Mayor Bloomberg didn’t get involved, Plaxico Burress ...
Wow, I’ve Encited a Riot… — The 3rd String Safety
Check this out. All of sudden Jason is angry and Alex crawls out of the woodwork. Looks like I struck a nerve with these fine people, but I think a lot of the reasoning for is misunderstanding. I beleive that Plaxico Burress should serve 3.5 years in prison in New York state just like anyone ...
NYPD turns attention from Burress to Pierce. — yoonewverse
Now that Plaxico got his charge and his camera flashes while walking out of the 17th precinct into criminal court yesterday, the NYPD has now turned its attention to his friend and Giants LB Antonio Pierce who was reportedly at the club at the time of the incident. The NYPD has expressed ...
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NBA: Bobcats television ratings worst in NBA NBA: Knicks order Marbury to stay away from team NFL: NY Mayor Bloomberg wants book thrown at Burress NFL: Ryan Leaf film to be shown for free in San Diego CFB: Penn State mascot doubtful for Rose Bowl after DUI arrest CFB: Ex-Badger cited for threats ...
BLOOMBERG GOING BATSH-T OVER PLAXICO — With Leather - Sports news and gossip, panda sex, and the occasional Toonces the driving cat Photoshop
Meanwhile, back in Gotham , New York City mayor and former presidential non-candidate Michael Bloomberg is nearly losing his mind trying to get Plaxico Burress in jail, as illegally carrying a loaded handgun carries a manditory 42-month prison sentence if convicted. The hospital that treated ...
NY Mayor Bloomberg wants book throw at Burress — NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
An irate Ne York City Mayor Bloomberg demanded Monday that prosecutors throw the book at Giants star Plaxico Burress for bringing a loaded handgun into a crowded midtown nightclub and accidentally shooting himself in the leg. Bloomberg slammed New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell and the ...
Hmmmm. Plax is Getting it Hard and Fast, But Bloomberg’s Wall Street Buddies Aren’t — The Big Lead
Nobody’s debating Plaxico Burress is guilty of being an idiot. When he shot himself in the thigh Friday night, he likely ruined his career, lost out on over $27 million , and all indications are that he will do jail time . But what about the hell is with NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg? ...
New York City mayor wants Plaxico Burress prosecuted — The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg said that he wants New York Giants’ wide receiver Plaxico Burress behind bars for shooting himself with an unlicensed handgun. “It’s pretty hard to argue the guy didn’t have a gun and that it wasn’t loaded,” Bloomberg said, ...
Mayor Bloomberg: No favors for Plax — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley New York mayor Michael Bloomberg made it clear Monday that Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress wouldn't receive any preferential treatment after being charged with two counts of felony possession of a weapon in the second degree and released on a $100,000 ...
BLOOMBERG WANTS BURRESS BEHIND BARS — ProFootballTalk.com
In 2007, when New York City launched an extensive campaign aimed at making folks aware of the consequences of illegal firearms possession, Mayor Michael Bloomberg was unequivocal. “[I]f you are convicted,” Bloomberg said, “you will serve a minimum of 3-1/2 years behind ...
NYC Mayor Bloomberg Wants To ‘Throw The Book’ At Plaxico Burress For That Whole Handgun Thing — MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog
It is an established fact that athletes who commit a crime get less punishment than normal people. I call this the “Leonard Little Somehow Still Isn’t in Jail for Killing Someone While Driving a Car Drunk” rule. It also applies to celebrity types. It’s a shame, really, ...
Giants receiver Plaxico Burress turns himself into police; Mayor Bloomberg has tough words for Plaxico — yoonewverse
Today, Giants star WR Plaxico Burress turned himself into police for weapons possession charges after shooting himself at a Manhattan nightclub this past Thanksgiving weekend. He was charged with two felony weapons charges. The Giants are sick of Burress, despite the love they have for his ...
One Decent New Yorker: Mayor Bloomberg — The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae
"A fuming Mayor Bloomberg said Monday he wants Giants player Plaxico Burress prosecuted "to the fullest extent of the law" for accidentally shooting himself in his leg with an illegal handgun." He also wants them to throw the book at both the Giants and the hospital for not immediately ...
Bloomie Wants Book Thrown At Burress — Giants Football Blog
Mayor Michael Bloomberg had strong comments regarding the recent arrest of Plaxico Burress for possession of a loaded firearm. “I think it would be an outrage if we didn’t prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, particularly people who live in the public domain … If we ...
Star system trumped by legal system — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories
Of all Plaxico Burress' worries right now and he has a lot of them his biggest is Michael Bloomberg. When the mayor of the ...
Michael Bloomberg Jumping the Gun on Plaxico Burress — Bleacher Report - NFL
Is there really a genuine reason why New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg had to get in front of the television cameras about Plaxico Burress' accidental gunshot incident? He's let everyone have a mayoral tongue-lashing—Burress, the New York ...
Mayor Bloomberg Is a Buster and, More Importantly, a Jets Fan — Bleacher Report - NFL
Since we have the Mayor of New York jumping in on the fight against Plaxico, we have to stand up and support him. I mean, come on, you are the Mayor of New York, don’t you have bigger and more important things to worry about than a man shooting ...
Plaxico won't receive pass from mayor — Newsday.com - Giants
Of all the people Plaxico Burress has to worry about, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg would be the last guy you'd expect.
Bloomberg: Prosecute Burress fully — Newsday.com - Giants
Mayor Michael Bloomberg blasted Giants receiver Plaxico Burress yesterday, calling for him to be prosecuted "to the fullest extent of the law" for accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh with an illegal handgun - particularly because as a ...
Mike on Plax: Throw the book at him — NYDailyNews.com - Football
A fuming Mayor Bloomberg said Monday he wants Giants player Plaxico Burress prosecuted "to the fullest extent of the law" for accidentally shooting himself in his leg with an illegal handgun.