The Facts:
Burress arrived at a police station early Monday, where he was expected to be charged after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. Burress, who was not visibly limping, did not speak to the media.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Burress plans to plead not guilty to a weapon possession charge during a Monday afternoon court appearance, his lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said outside the police station. Conviction on the charge could result in at least 3 1/2 years in prison. “He is standing tall. He is a mature adult,” said Brafman. “I think any professional athlete in this situation would be concerned. ...” But is he really concerned? Teammate Brandon Jacobs said he spoke to Burress on the phone after the game. “I called him and made a few jokes about the situation and his laugh is what I wanted to hear,” Jacobs said, according to Newsday. “If he didn’t laugh I knew he was going to be down, which he shouldn’t be down. It’s a mistake that happened, something that shouldn’t have happened and that’s that. ..." Brafman, meanwhile, said Burress is feeling OK. “If they let him play, he will be able to play. … I think he will be a superstar for the rest of his career.”
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