BREAKING: Plaxico Burress Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charges

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NEW YORK — Former New York Giant Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to a weapons charge and agreed to a two-year prison term for accidentally shooting himself at a Manhattan nightclub.

The ex-wide receiver pleaded guilty Thursday morning to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a lesser charge than he initially faced. Under a plea agreement, he agreed to a two-year prison sentence and two years of supervised release.

Burress was indicted earlier this month on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment. He faced a minimum sentence of 3 1/2 years if convicted at a trial.

Burress’ sentencing is set for Sept. 22.

Lesson: Don’t bring guns to crowded nightclubs in New York City and then allow them to be discharged in some unfortunate manner. Unless you’re Diddy.

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