The Facts:
A lawyer for Burress says a hearing in his gun possession case will be postponed. Defense attorney Ben Brafman says the wide receiver will show up to court Tuesday but “it’s just a matter of getting a quick adjournment.”
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Brafman won’t say whether the hearing is being adjourned so a plea deal can be reached but it's been widely reported that is the case. Prosecutors commonly offer reduced charges in gun possession cases, considering past criminal history, arrest circumstances and the reason for having the weapon. But as previously noted, even the reduced charges lead to jail sentences more often than not; multiple reports this afternoon are suggesting the two sides in this case continue to haggle over that aspect. ... Stay tuned.
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