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msn.foxsports.com - 12/1/2008

Plaxico will turn self in on criminal weapon charge

— msn.foxsports.com — New York City law enforcement sources have told FOX Sports that they received word this morning that Burress has in fact agreed to turn himself in with attorneys by tomorrow — which was confirmed by an Associated Press report Sunday. (more) Plaxico will turn self in on criminal weapon charge

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Plaxico Burress

New York Giants

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nydailynews.com - 11/29/2008

Burress accidentally shoots himself

— nydailynews.com — Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was shot Friday night, the Daily News has learned, and taken to a local hospital with what is described as "a non-life-threatening wound." (more) Burress accidentally shoots himself

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Plaxico Burress

New York Giants

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sports.espn.go.com - 11/30/2008

Burress hires attorney, will talk to police Monday

— sports.espn.go.com — Giants receiver Plaxico Burress has retained New York defense attorney Ben Brafman to represent him after the ninth-year veteran accidentally shot himself in the thigh Friday night at a Manhattan night club. (more) Burress hires attorney, will talk to police Monday

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Plaxico Burress

New York Giants

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Time to wave bye-bye to Burress
Big Blue View — ... the one issue that threatens to crack the foundation of the empire the Giants have built. I could care less about Burress' talent. Keeping that foundation solid, not letting anyone or anything chip away at what the Giants have built, has to be the franchise's priority. If that means cutting Burress loose, so be it. Other Reaction Mike Lupica: Burress no longer worth the trouble Gary Myers: A huge test for the Giants Ralph Vacchiano: Pierce could also have legal problem New York ...

Your Plaxico Burress Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Update [NFL]
Deadspin — ... Update: The New York Daily News is telling a bit of a different story. They say the gun didn't go off while Burress was unloading it, but rather when it slipped down his pant leg while he was walking. They also say that Pierce did not drive Plax to the hospital (his wife and her friend did), but that Pierce initially attempted to hide the gun from police by stashing it " ...

Plaxico Update: Charges Coming, Pierce Involved
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... it wouldn’t have mattered even if the permit was valid:“New York has the most restrictive pistol-licensing system in the United States,” said Thomas King , president of the New York Rifle and Pistol Association. “It recognizes absolutely no out-of-state permits. An out-of-stater never has the authority to carry [here].” Criminal possession of a loaded weapon is a felony in New York, punishable by up to a year in prison. The NY DAILY NEWS’ Ralph Vacchiano , meanwhile, says that Giant teammate ...

A Burress Story
Tirico Suave — ... John Mara had for years labored under the delusion that Plaxico was in fact a girls name.” Eli Manning Tree“Eli again ate this up.” Plaxico Red Rider“Much to my surprise, coach Coughlin said I was a grown ass man and if I wanted to carry a gun, I was free. In fact, he said he had shot many a man himself in his time.” Plaxico Burress - I Shot My Leg Out!“OH MY GOD! I SHOT MY LEG OUT!!!” Antonio Pierce“Luckily, Antonio Pierce was there to clean me up, not dial 911 and even hide the weapon .” Tom Coughlin - Bumpus's Dogs!“ ...