DIGG THIS Plaxico Burress, the New York Giants wide receiver responsible for catching the game-winning touchdown in this year’s Super Bowl, accidentally shot himself in the leg with a gun he had in his pants last week in a New York City nightclub. Since Burress’ pistol was unregistered in New York, he has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in what prosecutors call "a strong case." If he’s convicted, Burress — who apparently has never been in any significant legal trouble before — will face a mandatory minimum of 3 years in state prison … Continue reading The Persecution of Plaxico Burress