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Nicks explodes for Giants

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As the New York Giants search for their next No. 1 wideout given the absence of receiver Plaxico Burress, their first-round draft pick is making a case for fitting into Plax's shoes.(Not the ones Plax was wearing the night he...

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress confirmed in an ESPN

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress confirmed in an ESPN E:60 interview that he intends to return to football after his release from prison. He'll be 34, but the NFL already announced that Plax's "suspension" will end once he's out of jail. [...]

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress confirmed in ESPN E:60

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress confirmed in ESPN E:60 interview that he intends to return to football after his release from prison. He'll be 34 then, but the NFL already announced that Plax's "suspension" will end once he's out of jail. [...]

9:00 PM EST (2)

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Burress hopes to play football again

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News: Plaxico Burress says he plans to return to the NFL after serving a two-year prison sentence on a weapons charge. In an ESPN interview broadcast Tuesday night, the former Giants receiver says he isn't sure about what to expect in prison and is anxious about being separated from his family, revealing his wife is expecting a baby girl on Thanksgiving. The 32-year-old Burress pleaded guilty last week to attempted criminal possession of a weapon stemming from an accidental shooting last November and accepted a two-year prison term. He is to be sentenced Sept. 22. He says he didn't know whether he would live or die in the moments after accidentally shooting himself at a Manhattan nightclub. "I almost killed my own self. And I got to go to prison for almost killing my own self." [...]

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NFL | Buress hopes to return to league after prison

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The Associated Press reports free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) is hoping to return to the NFL after serving a two-year prison sentence on a weapons charge. Burress said during an ESPN interview that he isn’t sure about what to expect in prison and is anxious about being separated from his family.

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Burress hoping to return to NFL after prison term

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Plaxico Burress says he plans to return to the NFL after serving a two-year prison sentence on a weapons charge.

12:00 PM EST (1)

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NFL: Burress States Nightclub Knew He was Armed

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In an interview with ESPN, jail-bound former Giant Plaxico Burress claims that the staff of the nightclub where he shot himself was fully aware that he had a gun when he entered the establishment.

10:00 AM EST (1)

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Cornwell says it's time to solve the problem of NFL players and guns

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Inspired by the excerpts of the ESPN interview of receiver Plaxico Burress, sports lawyer and NFLPA Executive Director finalist David Cornwell has a simple message for the NFL. "Solve the problem." Said Cornwell, "There have been enough incidents involving handguns...

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7:00 PM EST (1)

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Final curtain for the 'diva' receiver?

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The absence of Plaxico Burress for the next two seasons is one example of a possible trend: Diva receivers are becoming far more expendable for some teams and certainly less attractive to others, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

6:00 PM EST (2)

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Burress will be eligible to return to the NFL immediately upon

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Burress will be eligible to return to the NFL immediately upon completion of his prison term, the Associated Press reports. The NFL released the following statement Thursday: "In light of his plea today, Commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Burress and informed him that he is ineligible to sign with any team until he completes his jail term. Commissioner Goodell said Burress will be reinstated and eligible to sign with an NFL team upon the completion of his sentence." [...]

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Burress Pleads Guilty To Weapons Charges

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Will Spend Two Years In Prison

Plaxico Burress, the former New York Giants receiver, pleaded guilty on Thursday morning to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, in a deal with Manhattan prosecutors that will send him to prison for two years. Justice Michael H. Melkonian of State Supreme Court accepted the guilty plea. Under the plea agreement, along with the two-year prison sentence, Burress, 32, is to be sentenced on Sept. 22 to two years of post-release supervision. With good behavior, he will be eligible for release after slightly more than 20 months.If the case were to go to trial and Burress were convicted of all charges - two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one count of second-degree reckless endangerment - he could face 3 1/2 to 15 years in prison. The plea agreement still needs the approval of a State Supreme Court justice. (New York Times)

FF Today's Take: Whether he serves 20 or 24 months, Burress' days of a being an elite fantasy WR are likely over, and that's assuming a team will attempt to sign him. He will be 34 by the time he is released from prison, however, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has already announced he would reinstate Burress upon his release.

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Prison-bound Plaxico pleads guilty

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News: Plaxico Burress on Thursday accepted a plea bargain with a two-year prison sentence for accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. The former New York Giants wide receiver pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a lesser charge than he had faced. He will be sentenced Sept. 22, and lawyer Benjamin Brafman said he expects Burress to begin serving his sentence immediately after. Hours after his court appearance, the NFL announced commissioner Roger Goodell had suspended Burress and said he is ineligible to sign with any team until he completes his jail term. Goodell, who met with Burress and his representatives last week, said Burress will be reinstated upon completion of his sentence. [...]

4:00 PM EST (5)

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NFL | Burress currently suspended

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Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) is currently under suspension and will not be able to return until his prison sentence is over.

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SportingNews.com: Guilty plea is Plaxico's first good decision

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Receiver Plaxico Burress is widely regarded in league circles as a first-rate knucklehead.On Thursday, Burress made a rare (and possibly for him unprecedented) decision that reflects wisdom and prudence.For more on the aftermath of Plaxico's guilty plea on weapons charges,...

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The NFL will not suspend Plaxico Burress beyond his two-year

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The NFL will not suspend Plaxico Burress beyond his two-year prison sentence. Credit commissioner Goodell for not piling on when he saw that the punishment was already sufficiently stiff. [...]

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The NFL will not suspend Plaxico Burress beyond his two-year

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The NFL will not suspend Plaxico Burress beyond his two-year prison sentence. Plax will be eligible to return to the league in 2011. Michael Vick, who at 29 is still in his quarterback prime, found a job within a month of being released from federal custody. [...]

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No addition suspension for Burress after jail term

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The NFL released a statement this afternoon that says there will be no additional suspension for Plaxico Burress after he serves his two-year prison term. The statement reads: "Plaxico Burress is not under contract to an NFL team. In light of his...

3:00 PM EST (2)

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NFL | Burress will be allowed to return after prison time

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Sam Farmer, of The Los Angeles Times, reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) will be allowed to return to the league after he serves his prison sentence.

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Giants surprised and saddened by Burress plea

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Plaxico Burress' decision to plead guilty to a weapons charge and accept two years in prison surprised his former New York Giants teammates and left at least one claiming the Super Bowl hero was punished too severely.

1:00 PM EST (2)

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Burress pleads guilty to gun charge, faces 2 years (Reuters)

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Reuters - Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to a gun possession charge on Thursday and agreed to a two-year prison sentence in what the Super Bowl hero's lawyer called an agonizing decision.

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League wisely waited for Burress plea deal

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We recently argued that, by not suspending receiver Plaxico Burress, the NFL wasn't acting fairly. The problem, in our view, was that Burress was de facto suspended, since no one was going to sign him until Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled...

12:00 PM EST (2)

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NFL: Plax Cops Plea, to Serve Two Years

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The New York Times is reporting that former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress has pleaded guilty in his weapons-possession case in a deal with Manhattan prosecutors that will send him to prison for two years.

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NFL | Burress met with Goodell last week

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ESPN.com reports unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last week, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

11:00 AM EST (2)

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Burress pleaded guilty Thursday to a weapons charge and agreed

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Burress pleaded guilty Thursday to a weapons charge and agreed to a two-year prison term for accidentally shooting himself at a Manhattan nightclub. The ex-wide receiver pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a lesser charge than he initially faced. Under a plea agreement, he agreed to a two-year prison sentence and two years of supervised release.

Impacts: Fantasy owners should stay away from Burress. Burress was indicted earlier this month on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment. He faced a minimum sentence of 3 1/2 years if convicted at a trial. The guilty plea ends months of haggling between Burress' attorney and the Manhattan district attorney's office.

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Burress accepted a plea bargain Thursday that will result in

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Burress accepted a plea bargain Thursday that will result in a two-year prison term stemming from an incident last November in which he accidentally shot himself, the Daily News reports. [...]

10:00 AM EST (8)

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Is Plaxico's career over?

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The immediate reaction from Bob Glauber of Newsday, Twitter-style, to the news of the Plaxico Burress plea deal meshed with our own."Career over."But is it?Even if Burress serves the full two years (and, with good behavior, he surely will do...

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Giants | Burress pleads guilty, will serve two years

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The Associated Press reports unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon Thursday, Aug. 20, as part of a plea agreement. As part of the agreement, Burress agreed to a two-year prison sentence and two years of supervised release.

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Burress gets two years in jail

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The New York Times Reports that trouble receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to a felony weapons charge and was sentenced to two years in prison.

Our View: The 32-year old Burress is likely done as an NFL player. He could still technically face more prison time on top of his current sentence if New York State doesn't accept his plea. There is no longer any reason to hang onto him in keeper leagues at this point and his reckless actions have effectively ended his playing days for good.

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to felony

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to felony weapons charges in a Manhattan court Thursday and received a two-year prison sentence. This could easily end the 32-year-old's career. [...]

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to felony

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Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to felony weapons charges in a Manhattan court Thursday and received a two-year prison sentence. Source: New York Times . [...]

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Prison-bound Plaxico pleads guilty

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News: Newsday reports that Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to felony gun charges this morning at his arraignment. As per a plea bargain that was previously worked out, Burress will serve a two-year prison sentence. [...]

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NFL | Burress scheduled to appear in court Thursday

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The Associated Press reports unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) is scheduled to appear in court Thursday, Aug. 20, to be arraigned on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment.

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Plaxico pleads guilty

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Wow.As it turns out, there is one circumstance during which a defendant pleads guilty at his arraignment.It happen when a plea bargain already has been worked out.Per Arthur Staple of Newsday (via Twitter), receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty this morning...

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Plaxico will be back in court momentarily

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While we were on hold for a radio spot last night on XTRA Sports 1360 in San Diego, we heard a clip from The Dan Patrick Show during which Dan asked Jay Glazer whether anyone is pursuing Plaxico Burress, and...

08:00 AM EST (1)

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Free agent Plaxico Burress will be in a Manhattan court Thursday

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Free agent Plaxico Burress will be in a Manhattan court Thursday to be arraigned on felony gun charges. Burress faces a mandatory 3 1/2-year sentence if convicted. [...]

05:00 AM EST (1)

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Burress to be arraigned in NYC on weapons charges

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Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is heading back to court on weapons charges for accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub.

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6:00 PM EST (1)

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Report: Burress expected to face heavy NFL discipline

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As former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress continues to try to resolve his serious legal predicament in the wake of being indicted on gun charges, his NFL future remains up in the air. According to Gary Myers of the New York...

5:00 PM EST (2)

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Burress would be suspended

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Plaxico Burress would be suspended for at least eight games if he signs with another NFL team, according to the New York Daily News.

Our View: There is belief that a trial for Burress may not begin until at least the spring, leaving him eligible to sign with a team. Being suspended for half the season would make the chances of him signing with a team more difficult however.

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NFL | Burress would be suspended if he signs with a team

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Gary Myers, of the New York Daily News, reports unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) would be suspended for at least eight games this season if he signs with a team, according to a source.

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NFL | Burress would be suspended for if signs with a team

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Gary Myers, of the New York Daily News, reports unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) would be suspended for at least eight games this season if he signs with a team, according to a source.

3:00 PM EST (1)

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The New York Daily News reports that Plaxico Burress will face

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The New York Daily News reports that Plaxico Burress will face at least an eight-game suspension from the NFL if any team signs him as a free agent. Should Plax find a team willing to give him a shot, commissioner Roger Goodell would step in and prevent him from playing early in the season. [...]

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5:00 PM EST (2)

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Burress bullet "narrowly missed" another person

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Lawyer Benjamin Brafman consistently has portrayed receiver Plaxico Burress as the only victim in the incident that involved Burress accidentally shooting himself in the leg last November at a Manhattan nightclub.That almost wasn't the case.According to the Manhattan District Attorney's...

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Plax indicted by grand jury

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News: Former Giants WR Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury on weapons charges for shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub and faces a minimum prison sentence of 3 1/2 years if convicted, prosecutors announced Monday. The indictment charged the 31-year-old Burress with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment. [...]

4:00 PM EST (1)

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Plaxico Burress Indicted

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Criminal Possession Of A Weapon & Reckless Endangerment

Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury on weapons charges after shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub last year, prosecutors announced Monday.The indictment charged the 31-year-old Burress with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said. No one else is likely to face charges in the case, Morgenthau said. He said some of the others involved in the incident "showed first-degree bad judgment," but their actions didn't rise to the level of a crime. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: Burress was released by the Giants in April and he has yet to sign with another team. It's highly unlikely any team would consider signing him until this matter is resolved putting Burress' fantasy value on hold.

3:00 PM EST (3)

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Plaxico Burress indicted on weapons charges (Reuters)

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Reuters - Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was indicted on two felony counts accusing him of criminal possession of a weapon and one misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment, prosecutors said on Monday.

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Ex-Giant Plaxico Burress has been indicted by a New York grand

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Ex-Giant Plaxico Burress has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. No surprise here. [...]

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PFTV looks at whether Burress is destined for jail

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For those of you not inclined to read our SportingNews.com reaction to the Plaxico Burress indictment and analysis of what it means moving forward, we've got a PFTV video that tackles the same issue.In the interests of full disclosure, we...

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NYC grand jury indicts Burress on weapons charges

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Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury on weapons charges after shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan night club last winter, prosecutors announced Monday.

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SportingNews.com: Absent an O.J. miracle, Burress is going to jail

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Acting under the assumption (ass-u-me) that Plaxico Burress would be indicted by a Manhattan grandy jury, we banged out a SportingNews.com reaction column last Tuesday.Six days later, I'll finally get paid for it. Here it is. Bottom line? Barring a...

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Plaxico Burress has been indicted by a New York grand jury on

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Plaxico Burress has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. No surprise here. Burress will surrender to authorities, post bail, and set a court date for a possible trial. [...]

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NFL | Burress indicted

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ESPN reports free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) was indicated by a grand jury in New York Monday, Aug. 3.

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Plaxico Burress has been indicted by a New York grand jury on

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Plaxico Burress has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. .. [...]

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Burress will be indicted

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ESPN reports that receiver Plaxico Burress will be indicted on felony weapons charges arising from the November 2008 incident in a Manhattan nightclub, during which Burress accidentally shot himself with a gun he was toting in the waistband of his...

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Burress will be indicted by grand jury

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ESPN is reporting that former Giants' receiver Plaxico Burress will be indicted on weapons charges after testifying in front of a grand jury. Burress will likely face jail-time as a result of these charges.

Our View: Bad news for Plax. He is terrified of going to prison, but it is starting to look like he won't have a choice. Any chance he had of getting off on this charge looks to be gone now, but as always we will follow the situation closely and keep you updated.

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