Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress exits Manhattan criminal court with his attorney Benjamin Brafman Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in New York. Burress says he told the truth before the grand jury that's investigating a weapon charge against him. Burress also told reporters outside the courthouse where he testified Wednesday that "I'm truly remorseful for what I've done." (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
NEW YORK (AP) — Plaxico Burress’ lawyer says a prison consultant is preparing the former Super Bowl star for life behind bars.
Benjamin Brafman tells the New York Post in a story published Saturday the ex-New York Giants wide receiver is getting advice on “how to use his period of confinement as productively as possible.”
The 32-year-old Burress pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon. He had accidentally shot himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub in November.
His plea deal calls for a two-year prison term. He is to be sentenced Sept. 22.
Prison consultants have become increasingly popular among celebrities and other high-profile people facing incarceration.
Burress caught the last-minute touchdown that gave the Giants the 2008 Super Bowl championship.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.
