Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident)

gibbsisgod · 07-28-2009, 12:14 PM

Im not so sure that they will ge this one to stick.

NEW YORK GIANTS LINEBACKER ANTONIO PIERCE FACES INDICTMENT IN PLAXICO BURRESS GUN CASE - New York Post

freddyg12 · 07-28-2009, 12:38 PM

It sounded like from the beginning that Pierce was complicit in an attempted cover up. This may put an interesting twist on Plax's plea discussions. The DA's office will try to put these guys in a position to contradict each other.

I could see Pierce pleading to a lesser charge, but if they have his prints and any evidence that he handled the gun, it'll be hard for him to get out of it.

gibbsisgod · 07-28-2009, 12:57 PM

I just cant see a GUN charge here. Maybe an obstruction charge or something like tampering with evidence but not a gun possesion charge. I am starting to think this DA is trying to make a name for himself.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 07-28-2009, 12:57 PM

If Plax had so many threats of robbery, with the money he is making, why didn't he hire his own security staff. He had to act all tough and take matters into his own hands. It already cost him alot in shotting himself, now he will most likely face a prison term and damage what is left of his career. And to top it all off Pierce is going to be brought into this by trying to help his friend. I understand helping a buddy out, being scared in the situation and not thinking clearly, but he should have never tried to hide the gun with the law the way it is in New York.

SBXVII · 07-28-2009, 01:02 PM

Lets see....law is to have an unregistered gun automatic 3yrs jail. What is Buress going to say if he testifies?....someone planted it on him? It's not his? I know this has been run into the ground but can someone refresh my memory....can they give him the yrs and suspend all the time for this charge in NY?

firstdown · 07-28-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

If Plax had so many threats of robbery, with the money he is making, why didn't he hire his own security staff. He had to act all tough and take matters into his own hands. It already cost him alot in shotting himself, now he will most likely face a prison term and damage what is left of his career. And to top it all off Pierce is going to be brought into this by trying to help his friend. I understand helping a buddy out, being scared in the situation and not thinking clearly, but he should have never tried to hide the gun with the law the way it is in New York.

The same could have been said about our ST.

Miller101 · 07-28-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The same could have been said about our ST.

Sean Taylor didn't go to a club and then shoot himself! In fact, he never carried one. He just rolled up on those guys that stole his ATV's and kicked their asses!

mlmpetert · 07-28-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

I just cant see a GUN charge here. Maybe an obstruction charge or something like tampering with evidence but not a gun possesion charge. I am starting to think this DA is trying to make a name for himself.

I saw the picture of him last night then heard Czaban this morning comment about him. He's turning 90 in 3 days. I think the longer Plax and Pierce can strech this thing out the better for them, this DA does not have that much time left.

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artmonkforhallofamein07 · 07-28-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The same could have been said about our ST.

Yes, I understand that. I wish he would have had a gun. ( he may still be here

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 07-28-2009, 01:49 PM

I guess it is a pretty sad situation that is going on with sports athletes these days. They are all targets. Vernon Forest the most recent. Steve Mcnair. They all need to be safe and smart. I don't know what that means, but it seems like guys are getting gunned down more and more.

KLHJ2 · 07-28-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Lets see....law is to have an unregistered gun automatic 3yrs jail. What is Buress going to say if he testifies?....someone planted it on him? It's not his? I know this has been run into the ground but can someone refresh my memory....can they give him the yrs and suspend all the time for this charge in NY?

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Burress had purchased the gun legally and can document that the permit renewal form was never forwarded to him in New Jersey, Brafman said.

I found that interesting.

gibbsisgod · 07-28-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

, Brafman said.

I found that interesting.

Thats like someone using the "I didn't know" excuse for missing a court date. At the end of the day, it was PBs responsibility to make sure everything was taken care of. He decided not to register the gun. Now he has to face the music.

skinsfan69 · 07-28-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

I just cant see a GUN charge here. Maybe an obstruction charge or something like tampering with evidence but not a gun possesion charge. I am starting to think this DA is trying to make a name for himself.

I was going to say the same thing.

freddyg12 · 07-28-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

I just cant see a GUN charge here. Maybe an obstruction charge or something like tampering with evidence but not a gun possesion charge. I am starting to think this DA is trying to make a name for himself.

What can the da do after the state of NY, the mayor & city admin. have taken a firm stance on guns & crime? As I recall the mayor made a statement shortly after this incident saying plax would be treated like anyone else would, i.e. convicted & jailed if guilty.

The da doesn't sound like he's trying to pimp himself or rushing to judgement at all, he's just taking steps to get Pierce indicted to bolster the case. Smart move, why wouldn't you indict a guy you believe was complicit w/a crime? At the least, putting Pierce on the stand (if it goes to trial) is absolutely essential. There's no way this thing can proceed w/out Pierce in some manner. His testimony, true or not, is vital to the case.

How much you wanna bet that he & plax ain't too friendly after this thing is over?

Defensewins · 07-28-2009, 02:36 PM

I agree, this is pretty cut and dry.
Didn't Martha Stewart do time for just Obstruction of justice and lying to investigators in a criminal investigation? In New York? They never got the conviction of insider trading.
If Pierce did lie and try to cover up a criminal act (I am not saying he did, I do not know) then it is not a stretch to expect any different from NY DA?

07-28-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 46 Posts: 3,503	Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident) Im not so sure that they will ge this one to stick. NEW YORK GIANTS LINEBACKER ANTONIO PIERCE FACES INDICTMENT IN PLAXICO BURRESS GUN CASE - New York Post

07-28-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident) It sounded like from the beginning that Pierce was complicit in an attempted cover up. This may put an interesting twist on Plax's plea discussions. The DA's office will try to put these guys in a position to contradict each other. I could see Pierce pleading to a lesser charge, but if they have his prints and any evidence that he handled the gun, it'll be hard for him to get out of it.

07-28-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 46 Posts: 3,503	Re: Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident) I just cant see a GUN charge here. Maybe an obstruction charge or something like tampering with evidence but not a gun possesion charge. I am starting to think this DA is trying to make a name for himself.

07-28-2009, 12:57 PM	#4
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident) If Plax had so many threats of robbery, with the money he is making, why didn't he hire his own security staff. He had to act all tough and take matters into his own hands. It already cost him alot in shotting himself, now he will most likely face a prison term and damage what is left of his career. And to top it all off Pierce is going to be brought into this by trying to help his friend. I understand helping a buddy out, being scared in the situation and not thinking clearly, but he should have never tried to hide the gun with the law the way it is in New York. __________________ Just win.

07-28-2009, 01:02 PM	#5
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident) Lets see....law is to have an unregistered gun automatic 3yrs jail. What is Buress going to say if he testifies?....someone planted it on him? It's not his? I know this has been run into the ground but can someone refresh my memory....can they give him the yrs and suspend all the time for this charge in NY?

07-28-2009, 01:49 PM	#10
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident) I guess it is a pretty sad situation that is going on with sports athletes these days. They are all targets. Vernon Forest the most recent. Steve Mcnair. They all need to be safe and smart. I don't know what that means, but it seems like guys are getting gunned down more and more. __________________ Just win.

07-28-2009, 02:36 PM	#15
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,765	Re: Antonio Pierce facing gun charges(Burress incident) I agree, this is pretty cut and dry. Didn't Martha Stewart do time for just Obstruction of justice and lying to investigators in a criminal investigation? In New York? They never got the conviction of insider trading. If Pierce did lie and try to cover up a criminal act (I am not saying he did, I do not know) then it is not a stretch to expect any different from NY DA?

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