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Nick Bender Hailey Tighe 11/18/11 E! True Hollywood Story

Celebrity: Plaxico Burress, shot himself in the right leg at a Manhattan nightclub on a Friday night in November, 2008. Possession of an illegal weapon

Background: Born on August 12th, 1977, in Norfolk, Virginia. Played football in both high school and college. At Michigan State University, he ranked near the top in touchdown catches, receptions, and receiving yards. He helped his team win against the University of Florida in the Citrus Bowl. Professional Football Wide Receiver. Drafted in 2000 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then played for the New York Giants, and is currently playing for the New York Jets. He helped the giants win Super Bowl XLII. He made a strong addition to the team.

Backlash: It agitated and angered the public, especially Giant fans. They were angry because of Burress’s foolish decisions. They were also disappointed because he had been such a great athlete, the public saw it as a waste. Burress was talked about a lot for his foolish choices. Also, Burress's teammates made fun of him for his stupidity.

Public perception: The public learned the scandal through the news, internet, tv..ect.

Repercussions: Fined and suspended, also 3 and a half to 15 years in jail, or $100,000 bail.

Aftermath: Was fined and suspended from 4 games, but then caught the winning touch down pass for the New York Giants in Super Bowl 42. Also, received a $35 million five-year contract in September wit the New York Giants. Was released from the Giants on April 3, 2009. Then Burress agreed to a one year contract with the New York Jets on July 31, 2011.

Sources: Magazine or Newspaper; Website and/or blog; Youtube video/interview; Personal interviews (minimum 2: expert and friend/family): []

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4493887

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Letter assigned for conclusion: G: for gun possession

MLA Sources: -[] -[] -[] [|-http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/sports/football/03burress.html?ref=plaxicoburress] -http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-viral-video-johnson-burress-td-celebration,0,2125164.htmlstory

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