The gun possession case against New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was adjourned today (Tues., Mar. 31) until June. Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh with an unlicensed gun he’d stuffed into his waistband at a Manhattan nightclub last year.
Both sides agreed to adjourn the case to June 15 following a brief hearing before Judge Michael Yazinsky. Burress’ bail was continued.
Prosecutor John Wolfstaetter told the judge that the prosecution was continuing its investigation.
Burress’ attorney Benjamin Brafman told reporters after the hearing that he had reached no plea agreement with prosecutors and said discussions were continuing. If the two sides reach an agreement, they will not necessarily wait for the scheduled court date, he said.
Asked whether Burress would play for the Giants this season, Brafman said: “It’s not my decision. It’s the Giants’ decision and Plaxico’s decision. It’s not a legal decision, it’s a sports decision.
Burress is charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a felony carrying a minimum prison sentence of 3½ years upon conviction.
A plea deal that includes jail time, depending on the length of the sentence, could have a bearing on whether Burress is able to play football next season.
Information from ESPN.com and the Associated Press contributed to this report.