Plaxico Begins 2 Year Prison Sentence

Via ESPN:

He is expected to serve about 20 months with credit for good behavior, followed by two years of probation.

Burress arrived at the courthouse with his wife and son, whom he carried in his arms, at 9:41 a.m. Before the sentencing began, Burress asked for and was granted permission by the judge to say one last goodbye to his family, seated in the fifth row of the courthouse.

In court, Burress apologized to his family and fans and thanked them for their support. "We will all get through this," he said.

He was then taken into custody.

Burress will be taken to the Rikers Island jail in New York, and then transferred to the Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill before being sent to one of New York State's 29 medium-security prisons to serve out his sentence.

Afterwards, his defense attorney, Benjamin Brafman, called the case "terribly said and very tragic."

"This has been a very emotional experience for him," Brafman said. "He's sad about what he's done to his life, his career, and more importantly to his family. He's a fundamentally good man who has used bad judgment and is going to pay a very, very severe penalty."

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I know nothing about gun laws, but I feel like if T.I. would have been charged for his arsenal in NY, rather than Georgia, he'd be spending a little more time in jail.

Merriman says he didn't hurt 'Tequila'

Fox Sports Reports:

The Labor Day weekend arrest of Chargers LB Shawne Merriman has seen comments from attorneys, police officials and even Chargers GM A.J. Smith, but none of the parties involved had commented — until now.

Merriman has sent a statement exclusively to FOXSports.com regarding the events surrounding the incident that led to a citizen's arrest filed by reality TV star Tila "Tequila" Nguyen against Merriman.

In his first comments regarding his arrest, Merriman says he did not assault the reality TV star and was trying to prevent Nguyen from leaving his home in an intoxicated state.

According to Merriman: "On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriff's Department responded to a citizen's complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka Tila Tequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided.

"We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety. I in no way caused any harm to Ms. Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California.

"There have been no charges filed against me. I want to thank the San Diego Sheriff's Department for their professionalism. I will continue to cooperate fully with the Department, and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers."

Neither Nguyen nor her representatives wanted to comment publicly.

BREAK UP TO MAKE UP??????

After two years of dating, it looks like it splitsville for footballer player Reggie Bush and socialite/TV personality Kim Kardashian. Allegedly, infidelity is the reason for the break-up for no official reports have confirmed this. Sources say the duo have been over for months but booked many appearances as a couple so they had to play nice.

BREAKING: NFL Decides Fate Of Mike Vick!

Vick will not be eligible to play when the regular season but he can play in the final two preseason games. Commissioner Roger Goodell will re-evaluate Vick's status for regular-season games by Week 6 His eligibility will be based on him following the NFL's guidelines that will oversee his off-field life, including his finances and personal relationships.

Former Colts coach Tony Dungy will serve as a mentor to Vick, who last Monday finished a 20-month sentence for a federal dogfighting conviction, during the conditional reinstatement.

Vick is free to sign with any club. Vick is eligible to participate in any team activities other than games before Week 6, although the NFL will develop specific guidelines governing Vick.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to commissioner Goodell for allowing me to be readmitted to the National Football League," Vick said. "I fully understand that playing football in the NFL is a privilege, not a right, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity I have been given."As you can imagine, the last two years have given me time to re-evaluate my life, mature as an individual and fully understand the terrible mistakes I have made in the past and what type of life I must lead moving forward."