The Facts:
Following up on a previous item. ... A plea deal is being seriously considered in the gun possession case against Burress and it appears likely that any agreement would require him to serve at least some time behind bars, a law enforcement official said on Sunday... Details had not been finalized, and it remained unclear whether an arrangement would be reached by Tuesday, when Burress is scheduled to appear in Manhattan Criminal Court.
Reported by the New York Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Burress faces two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, which carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 ½ years in prison if convicted. Reduced charges in cases similar to his have led to third-degree gun possession or attempted possession. Convictions on those charges allow for sentences of two years or less. ... This lends further credence to initial reports by ESPN.com's Sal Paolantonio suggesting the same. ... Stay tuned.
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