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Plaxico Burress Got a Prison Sentence for Illegal Possession of Weapons

Plaxico Burress plied his trade as a wide receiver for three different franchises during his 12-season NFL career. The former New York Giant star shot himself in the leg accidentally at a nightclub.

Burress hid his gun in his waistband. When the gun started slipping down his jeans, he tried to recover it. In an attempt to do so, he pulled the trigger without knowing. Though it wasn’t a life-threatening injury, Burress was accused of possessing a firearm illegally. He was sentenced to two years behind bars.

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