Former NY Giants star Plaxico Burress was just sentenced to two years in federal prison for criminal possession of a weapon.
Burress -- who was surrounded by his wife, son and father -- was immediately taken into custody following the hearing which happened just moments ago in New York.
Right after Plax heard his sentence, the 32-year-old NFL star hugged his wife and cradled his son. It was during this emotional moment that Plax began to tear up. The other members of Plaxico's family also began to cry in the courtroom.
Moments later, Plaxico stood up and made a statement in front of the judge saying, "I apologize to my family ... I thank everyone for their support."
Plaxico then walked from the courtroom into a holding area. He was never placed in handcuffs while inside the courtroom.
Plax accidentally shot himself in the leg in a NYC nightclub back in November 2008.
The gun was unlicensed and no one initially called police.
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How bad does that suck to get 2 years in prison for shooting YOURSELF?
Yes!!! I'm first!! I'm first!!! I would like to thank my momma and all of the little people who made this possible. xoxoxo. But above all I would like to thank Jesus Christ!! Thank you lord!! Hallelujah!!
hahaha #7 - you are an idiot!
looks like the courts are really cracking down on the celebs lately. no more slaps on the wrist for them!
This is messed up. The only person he hurt was himself and only because he was fumbling in his pocket. He didn't point the gun at anyone or threaten anyone. Yeah, it's a mandatory sentence, but come on - common sense here. http://www.stupidrightwingers.com
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WOW - The guy shoots himself in the leg, then sentenced to 2-Years in Federal Prison for it !!
EMBARRASSING !!
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#6...why would you make a statement like that about shooting another person? Regardless of what Chris Brown did, let him pay his debt and deal with it. You're more savage than he is by your statement! And of all things to call him, why would you choose a "baboon"? You're just itching to start a racial argument, aren't you?
Why would it be unfair? He undoubtedly knew he was breaking the law but chose to do it anyway. I wish more of these morons would accidentally shoot themselves.
9. This is messed up. The only person he hurt was himself and only because he was fumbling in his pocket. He didn't point the gun at anyone or threaten anyone. Yeah, it's a mandatory sentence, but come on - common sense here. http://www.stupidrightwingers.com
Posted at 10:26AM on Sep 22nd 2009 by Egalite522
Speaking of common sense, how about the common sense that should have told this moron NOT TO CARRY AN UNLICENSED GUN IN THE FIRST *!@%#ing PLACE???
Totally deserved what he got.
2 years seems harsh to me. I admit, I don't know all the facts. Did he have any prior felony convictions?
Yikes! Luckily, he saved his money because he can buy alot of cigs in prison!
He'll be out within 18 months on good behavior, and he'll be separated most of the time from the regular population. He'll be ok.
