Antonio Pierce Involved in Shooting?

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We already know that N.Y. Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce was with Plaxico Burress when Plax accidentally shot himself in the leg at a New York City nightclub last week. But what exactly was his involvement? That’s what police are trying to find out in an ongoing investigation.

I wonder where Antonio was while it took Plaxico roughly 90 minutes to get treatment. Obviously a cover-up was the plan because Antonio eventually drove Plaxico to the hospital after it was finally decided where “discreet” treatment could be obtained. And the doctor (Dr. Josyann Abisaab) that finally treated Plaxico is expected to be called-in for questioning next week because neither Dr. Abisaab nor Antonio called the police to report the shooting. Antonio’s attorney, Michael Bachner, said Antonio “had no idea Plaxico had a weapon.” That most certainly could have been the case beforehand but it still doesn’t excuse the failure to do the right thing after the fact — which was report the incident to police. So, yes, it appears Antonio Pierce will suffer some sort of punishment because of his teammate’s stupidity. And his own apparent loyalty to that teammate.

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