Man of the Year" award and was honored by the Catholic Diocese for his support of the community. Pierce was honored at the 2008 ESPY awards along with the Giants. Plaxico Burress Incident Pierce was present when teammate Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh at the Latin Quarter Night Club in New York City on November 28, 2008. Police say that Pierce drove Burress to the hospital and then returned home with the gun in the glove compartment of his car. The police impounded Pierce's SUV to search for blood and gunpowder residue. Burress was charged with, and ultimately pleaded guilty to, criminal possession of a weapon; however Pierce was not indicted on any charges. On August 3, 2009, Pierce was cleared of all criminal charges stemming from the incident. He was represented in the matter by notable NYC criminal defense attorney, Michael F. Bachner. Broadcasting Pierce served as a communications intern on The Howard Stern Show on May 7, 2008. He stated he would like to pursue a career in broadcasting after his NFL career. Near the end of the day's show he asked to stay for the remainder of the week, which Stern agreed to. See also History of the New York Giants (1994–present) References External links 1978 births Living people People from Palos Verdes Estates, California People from Ontario, California Sportspeople from Long Beach, California Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California Sportspeople from San Bernardino County, California Players of American football from Long Beach, California African-American players of American football American football middle linebackers Arizona Wildcats football players Washington Redskins players New York Giants players National Conference Pro Bowl players Coaches of American football from California African-American coaches of American football Arizona State Sun Devils football coaches High school football coaches in California 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American sportspeople Las Vegas Raiders coaches