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Plaxico Shot Himself In The Leg???? *Merge*
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BURRESS COULD BE FACING 3.5 YEARS IN JAIL
Posted by Mike Florio on November 29, 2008, 5:55 p.m. EST
As it turns out, the accidental self-shooting of Giants receiver Plaxico Burress occurred in a Manhattan night club on Friday night. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap, the incident occurred at the Latin Quarter, a 15,000-square foot restaurant and club located in a Radisson Hotel.
ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that the bullet went through skin and muscle tissue in the right thigh. No arteries were struck, and no bones were broken.
The Giants have confirmed generally that Burress suffered a bullet wound to his right thigh. However, the team’s statement did not address the cause of the shooting.
“We are aware of the fact that Plaxico was involved in an apparent accidental shooting last night. We have been in contact with Plaxico since shortly after the incident,” the statement said. “Obviously, our primary concern is for Plaxico’s health and well-being, and given the circumstances, we are relieved to say he was released from a New York City hospital at approximately 2 p.m. today.
Per the ESPN report, police said that Burress could face criminal charges if he was not licensed to carry a concealed weapon in New York.
And that’s where things get problematic for Burress. (Apart from, you know, the bullet in the thigh.)
If, as we’ve heard it, the accidental bullet came from a gun that Burress was carrying and if Burress was not in legal possession of the loaded weapon at the time of the incident, he could be facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 3.5 years.
In 2006, New York beefed up its laws regarding illegal gun possession. The following year, New York City officials embarked on a campaign aimed at communicating to all citizens the serious consequences of illegal gun possession.
“GUNS = PRISON” was the message.
“Last year, our Administration succeeded in pushing through a law that gives New York the toughest penalty in the country for carrying an illegal loaded handgun,” New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said in July 2007. “Now, if you are convicted, you will serve a minimum of 3-1/2 years behind bars — no exceptions.”
Though it’s entirely possible that Burress dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” required to ensure that he would have the ability to legally take a loaded gun into a public club, he doesn’t have a reputation for following rules, either when imposed by society or by his employer. The Giants and the NFL have fined him multiple times, and he has had problems with unpaid parking tickets and delinquent taxes in the past.
It’ll be very interesting to see how this one plays out
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/11/29/burress-could-be-facing-35-years-in-jail/
Posted by Mike Florio on November 29, 2008, 5:55 p.m. EST
As it turns out, the accidental self-shooting of Giants receiver Plaxico Burress occurred in a Manhattan night club on Friday night. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap, the incident occurred at the Latin Quarter, a 15,000-square foot restaurant and club located in a Radisson Hotel.
ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that the bullet went through skin and muscle tissue in the right thigh. No arteries were struck, and no bones were broken.
The Giants have confirmed generally that Burress suffered a bullet wound to his right thigh. However, the team’s statement did not address the cause of the shooting.
“We are aware of the fact that Plaxico was involved in an apparent accidental shooting last night. We have been in contact with Plaxico since shortly after the incident,” the statement said. “Obviously, our primary concern is for Plaxico’s health and well-being, and given the circumstances, we are relieved to say he was released from a New York City hospital at approximately 2 p.m. today.
Per the ESPN report, police said that Burress could face criminal charges if he was not licensed to carry a concealed weapon in New York.
And that’s where things get problematic for Burress. (Apart from, you know, the bullet in the thigh.)
If, as we’ve heard it, the accidental bullet came from a gun that Burress was carrying and if Burress was not in legal possession of the loaded weapon at the time of the incident, he could be facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 3.5 years.
In 2006, New York beefed up its laws regarding illegal gun possession. The following year, New York City officials embarked on a campaign aimed at communicating to all citizens the serious consequences of illegal gun possession.
“GUNS = PRISON” was the message.
“Last year, our Administration succeeded in pushing through a law that gives New York the toughest penalty in the country for carrying an illegal loaded handgun,” New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said in July 2007. “Now, if you are convicted, you will serve a minimum of 3-1/2 years behind bars — no exceptions.”
Though it’s entirely possible that Burress dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” required to ensure that he would have the ability to legally take a loaded gun into a public club, he doesn’t have a reputation for following rules, either when imposed by society or by his employer. The Giants and the NFL have fined him multiple times, and he has had problems with unpaid parking tickets and delinquent taxes in the past.
It’ll be very interesting to see how this one plays out
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/11/29/burress-could-be-facing-35-years-in-jail/
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Hailmary;2450787 said:
Depends on the state and the establishment he was visiting.
VA is an open carry state...anyone with a registered firearm can carry it openly in a car and on his/her hip opening in public. To carry a concealed weapon, which is likely what Plax was doing, you have to have a concealed weapons permit....those are very easy to get as long as you have no record. Once you have your concealed weapons permit, you may carry your weapon most places, but usually not where alcohol is consumed.
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Thomas82;2450763 said:
Plaxico Burress-WR-GiantsNov. 29 - 11:09 am et
ProFootballTalk reports Plaxico Burress has shot himself in the leg, accidentally.
Plax was reportedly carrying a loaded gun late Friday night or Saturday morning, and the gun went off. We will update as soon as details become available.
Source: ProFootballTalk
Was he at least "making it rain" before the shot rang out?!?!?!? Down at the "scrip club"?
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Good point.if it was a cowboy player Goodell would have already jumped in and suspended the guy.he is a Gaints player so Goodell will do nothing but look the other way. just like he did when the Giants O-Linemen got a DWI. unless you are a cowboys player. this cowboys hater is a disgrace.zrinkill;2450782 said:
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And the plot thickens. Burgess may very well go to jail esp if some political DA type gets into this for their own gain. Prosecuting Plaxico could get someone into big time politics. Don't agree with it but it happens. Wouldn't upset me too much either.
Not to mention the money gone with the Giants dumping him. My guess is he could be gone from the Giants, suspended and go to jail before it's over. Of course enough money might get him off scott free, too.
Not to mention the money gone with the Giants dumping him. My guess is he could be gone from the Giants, suspended and go to jail before it's over. Of course enough money might get him off scott free, too.
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Thats not the point people. i will ask you all again.WHERE IS Roger Goodell?if this was a cowboy player he would be all over it.tell me folks, where is the cowboy hater?jobberone;2451322 said:
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What an idiot.
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jobberone;2451322 said:
let's just hope it's not Mike Nifong
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noober;2451054 said:I'm way too lazy to read the whole thread, but I do know that in Texas it is illegal to carry a gun where alcohol is served. If it's illegal in a Red state like Texas it has to be illegal in NY...right?
2 game suspension coming up
I bet the Giants suspend him first. I bet Couglin is getting sick and tired of the Plaxico drama . . .
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Eskimo;2451356 said:
I believe he was at that club with 9 of his other teammates(one being Antonio Pierce).
Yah-the Giants should feel fortunate that noone else, especially none of his other teammates, got hurt. So if he gets suspended, compared to other worst case scenerios, the Giants really didn't lose much.