Plaxico Burress to work for anti-violence programs

I believe in second chances. He has served his time. I hope he has learned his lesson. With Tony Dungy in his corner, he is starting out on the right track. The real work starts now that he is out. He is ultimately accountable and responsible for his actions. I hope he stays clean and really does what he says he will. Not just for the kids, but to be a man of his word.

Plaxico Burress will work with the National Urban League and Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence after spending nearly two years in prison on a weapon possession charge.

The 33-year-old former New York Giants receiver said Monday he will be mentored by Magic Johnson and Tony Dungy through the Brady Center. He'll volunteer at Urban League youth programs and recruit other pro athletes.

Referring to guns, Burress said: "My voice here today is that they don't help anybody."
Burress, speaking at the Urban League headquarters on Wall Street, said he would tell other players: "If you're going to carry a weapon, make sure you've done everything properly, that you're obeying all the laws or the rules of that state, and you know fully how to operate the weapon if you choose to carry one."

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