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SECURITY ISSUES IN THE NFL / Burress episode renews safety questions for players

He isn't laughing now. Not after hearing about various violent episodes involving NFL players, the latest being when teammate Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh at a New York nightclub. "I used to see guys walk into clubs with ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, San Francisco Chronicle,  2 Dec 2008

Lawyer to AP: Burress to turn himself in Monday

NEW YORK—Plaxico Burress arrived at a police station early Monday morning, where he was expected to be charged after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh. The New York Giants star wide receiver arrived in a black Cadillac Escalade wearing ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, Boston Globe,  1 Dec 2008

Lawyer to AP: Burress to turn himself in Monday

LANDOVER, Md.—Plaxico Burress' suspension and fines earlier this season don't seem all that serious now. Not after he was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg and was to turn himself in Monday morning, planning to plead not ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, Boston Globe,  1 Dec 2008

Giants: Pierce spoke to NFL security about Burress

Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce was interviewed by NFL security about teammate Plaxico Burress' accidental shooting, general manager Jerry Reese said before New York's game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Pierce reportedly was present ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, eTaiwan News,  30 Nov 2008

Lawyer: Burress to speak to authorities

New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress will turn himself in to authorities "when required" in connection with his accidental shooting, his lawyer said Sunday. Attorney Benjamin Brafman spoke to reporters after meeting with Burress at his Totowa, ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, eTaiwan News,  30 Nov 2008

Lawyer to AP: Burress expects plea Monday

Plaxico Burress plans to turn himself in to police Monday morning in New York City and plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, his lawyer said. Benjamin Brafman wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Sunday that he was advised ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, eTaiwan News,  30 Nov 2008

Burress, Taylor episodes raise questions for NFL

Any lingering doubt whether the NFL faces serious issues about guns and player safety was emphasized on this particular Sunday. On the very day the Redskins held a pregame ceremony to mark the first anniversary of Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor's killing, ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, Boston Globe,  30 Nov 2008

Burress, Taylor episodes raise questions for NFL

On the very day the Redskins held a pregame ceremony to mark the first anniversary of Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor's killing, their opponents, the Super Bowl champion Giants, were dealing with questions about star receiver Plaxico Burress accidentally ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, The Washington Post,  30 Nov 2008

NFL security interviews Pierce about Burress

LANDOVER, Md. Giants general manager Jerry Reese says linebacker Antonio Pierce has been interviewed by NFL security about teammate Plaxico Burress' accidental shooting. Speaking before New York's game at the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Reese says ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, Globe and Mail,  30 Nov 2008

Redskins remember Taylor

ASHBURN, Va. Jason Taylor and Chris Horton never were Sean Taylor's teammates with the Washington Redskins. Never practised alongside him. Never slapped him on the helmet after one of those jarring tackles he delivered. Jim Zorn never coached Sean ...

From HOWARD FENDRICH, Globe and Mail,  25 Nov 2008

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