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The New York state Department of Correctional Services said Tuesday it had turned down the wide receiver's request. It's his second since he started serving his sentence last September. He can appeal the decision but otherwise can't reapply for a work furlough until next June.
His lawyer hasn't returned a telephone call seeking comment.
The Department of Correctional Services says Burress' request was denied because of his crime.
Burress pleaded guilty last year to attempted criminal possession of a weapon for having a loaded handgun in a nightclub. The gun went off and shot him in the leg.
Read more: N.Y. denies Plaxico Burress's request for work release - NFL - SI.com
His lawyer hasn't returned a telephone call seeking comment.
The Department of Correctional Services says Burress' request was denied because of his crime.
Burress pleaded guilty last year to attempted criminal possession of a weapon for having a loaded handgun in a nightclub. The gun went off and shot him in the leg.
Read more: N.Y. denies Plaxico Burress's request for work release - NFL - SI.com