Ex-Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress took a surprise plea bargain Thursday that will land the talented but troubled wide receiver behind bars for two years.
The unexpected agreement with the Manhattan district attorney came nine months after Burress, 31, shot himself through the thigh with an illegal .40-caliber Glock in a crowded nightclub.
"Do you wish to plead guilty?" asked state Supreme Court Judge Michael Melkonian as Burress stood before him. "Is that what you want to do?"
"Yes, sir," replied a subdued Burress, who returns to court Sept. 22 for his official sentencing. He's expected to begin his jail term the same day. The plea came during what appeared to be a routine court appearance. Burress, whose deal included two years of probation, pleaded guilty to a reduced count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon.
Once he reports to jail, Burress - if he avoids trouble behind bars - should serve about 20 months, said his lawyer, Benjamin Brafman.
Still a dummy! Why plead guilty? Why can't he just do 4 hours like Paris Hilton?
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