*Imprisoned former NFL star Plaxico Burress has reportedly been denied a chance to participate in his jail’s work release program.
The former New York Giants player, currently serving a two-year sentence for illegal gun possession after accidentally shooting himself at a NY nightclub, had requested a “temporary release” so he could play football again.
But according to TMZ, authorities in Albany, NY turned down his request, stating, “The serious and negative impact illegal guns have on the community coupled with dangerous nature of the weapon discharging in a public place renders him unsuitable for work release participation.”
According to the NY Dept of Correctional Services, the work release program “allows certain inmates to leave a work release correctional facility for a period of several days at a time for community preparation.”
Exactly how long has he been on lock down now?
I know, right?! It seems like it’s been 2 years already, or close to it. Anyway, this is some bullcrap! He’s taking his punishment, and as far as I know he’s doing what he’s supposed to do and not causing problems. Yeah, what he did was illegal and stupid, really, really STUPID. I think he gets that. IMO he should be allowed the work-release. Put an ankle bracelet on him while he’s out and call it a day.
brooklynbabe, don’t quote me on this but I believe Plax went in around September of last year. I believe he gets out in June next year.