Michael Vick sentenced

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: Michael Vick sentenced

Suspended NFL star Michael Vick sentenced to 23 months in prison

By LARRY O'DELL, Associated Press Writer
December 10, 2007

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls.

The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback could have been sentenced up to five years by District Judge Henry E. Hudson. Vick was dressed in a black-and-white striped prison suit and apologized to the court and his family.

Hudson responded, "You need to apologize to the millions of young people who looked up to you."

"Yes, sir," Vick said.

Vick acknowledged he used "poor judgment" and added, "I'm willing to deal with the consequences and accept responsibility for my actions."

Before the hearing started, Michael Vick's brother, Marcus Vick, sat with his right arm around their mother, comforting her as she buried her head in her hands and wept.

Vick pleaded guilty in August, admitting he bankrolled the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation and helped kill six to eight dogs.

In a plea agreement, he admitted bankrolling the dogfighting ring on his 15-acre property in rural southeastern Virginia and helping kill pit bulls that did not perform well in test fights. He also admitted providing money for bets on the fights but said he never shared in any winnings.
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:34 am Post subject:

"In a plea agreement, he admitted bankrolling the dogfighting ring on his 15-acre property in rural southeastern Virginia and helping kill pit bulls that did not perform well in test fights. He also admitted providing money for bets on the fights but said he never shared in any winnings."

Good

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:03 pm Post subject:

but if hes good he can get out in only 18 months

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject:

What a retard! If he did it in any other state besides VA, he would not be in this predicament. Even though I'm not a Falcons fan, they would be doing much better than they are right now.
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject:

well for being the highest paid football player he better make a difference in his team!