Mara defends Pierce
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- July
- 28
Giants president John Mara just released a statement in defense of linebacker Antonio Pierce, a day after a published report indicated the Manhattan district attorney would seek criminal charges against him for his actions after Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg early in the morning at a Manhattan nightclub.
Here’s the text of Mara’s statement. It should be noted that this plot could certainly get a lot thicker
very soon, since Burress is due to testify in front of a grand jury tomorrow at 10 a.m. It was Pierce, remember, who not only took the bleeding Burress to the hospital, but also took the 40-caliber Glock from the Latin Quarter’s floor and deposited it first in his glove compartment, and then at Burress’ home.
“We have refrained from making any public statement regarding the legal proceedings against Plaxico Burress out of respect for the process,” Mara said. “Our organization, including Antonio Pierce, has cooperated fully with the police and the DA’s office from the outset of their respective investigations. However, since the District Attorney’s office has seen fit to publicly discuss the details of the potential case against Burress and has suggested it will seek to charge Antonio, we feel it is necessary to offer the following: while we in no way condone Antonio’s decision to be in a nightclub in Manhattan less than two days before a game, we cannot understand the DA’s position that Antonio is subject to criminal charges.
“When this incident occurred, Antonio reacted out of concern for the health and well-being of Plaxico Burress. His first priority was to make sure Plaxico received proper medical attention for what very well could have been a life-threatening wound. There was no criminal intent on the part of Antonio, who was thrust into this predicament simply because he accompanied Plaxico that evening and because he made the decision to immediately take Plaxico to the hospital. We believe it is unwarranted for the DA’s office to press criminal charges against Antonio under these circumstances.”
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on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm by Ernie Palladino. 
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Ernie Palladino
bad choices by antonio, but i’ve always like the mara family and appreciate how they stick up for their people.
It’s more than a little arrogant for Mara to presume to know Pierce’s true intent.
It’s not everyday that your friend shoots himself in the leg??? That you would “know” what to do!!! He did what he thought was best, take the dumb-A$$ to the hospital! Period!!
The DA office is always looking to make head-lines!!
GUANDAMOST!!!
Is it really that hard to call 911? That’s what most people would do.