Guest MegaloManiac Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071210/ap_on_...ck_sentencing_8 RICHMOND, Va. - Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Michael Vick awaited a judge's ruling Monday on how long he will remain in prison for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback faced up to five years at his sentencing by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson. Federal sentencing guidelines suggested a year to 18 months. Vick pleaded guilty in August. In a plea agreement, he admitted bankrolling the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation on his 15-acre property in rural southeastern Virginia and helping kill six to eight 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. At a news conference after pleading guilty, Vick apologized to the NFL, the Falcons and youngsters who viewed him as a role model and vowed: "I will redeem myself." By 8 a.m. Monday, about 50 people were in line outside the courthouse waiting for the doors to open. About two dozen animal rights activists stood across the street holding posters showing injured pit bulls and the messages, "Report Dogfighters" and "Dogs Deserve Justice." "We want to make sure the focus on the animals in this case isn't lost," said Dan Shannon, spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Ryan Eanes, 27, of Richmond, wore his No. 7 Vick jersey as he waited in line. "We all make mistakes," Eanes said. "I don't support the situation with the animals, but I support him. I believe his apology is sincere." After testing positive for marijuana — a violation of conditions set for his release — Vick was placed on a curfew and monitored electronically. He voluntarily began serving his sentence early and has been held since Nov. 19 at a jail in Warsaw, Va. Court papers revealed gruesome details about Vick's dogfighting operation, including the execution of underperforming dogs by electrocution, drowning, hanging and other means. Those details prompted a public backlash against the once-popular NFL star and outraged animal-rights groups, which used the case to call attention to the brutality of dogfighting. Vick was suspended without pay by the NFL and lost all his lucrative endorsement deals. Two of Vick's co-defendants were sentenced Nov. 30. Purnell Peace of Virginia Beach got 18 months, Quanis Phillips of Atlanta 21 months. Another co-defendant, Tony Taylor, will be sentenced Friday. The case began in April when a drug investigation of Vick's cousin led authorities to the former Virginia Tech star's Surry County property, where they found dozens of pit bulls — some of them injured — and equipment associated with dogfighting. Vick initially denied any knowledge about dogfighting on the property. He changed his story after the three co-defendants pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 poor guys career, oh well maybe he can pull a ricky williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I see this being locked, remember what happen last time? 2007 Chevy HHR LT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1st Place Loud N Low 2010 MWSPL Finals 3rd Place Xtreme 3 2010 MWSPL Finals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 i didnt see the last thread. just speaking that theres people who have done worse in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FYI-Future-Star Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 yea it sucks but i think he can over come this he is too od QB to let this get him down still has to work im sure he can get a ball and work while he is in there Team O.B.M '97 Tahoe Build after the new year!!! Kenwood kdc-x794/16gig android tablet 6 sets of Crescendo ccx65s 2 18s 2 Sundown saz 4500s 2 Sundown sax 100.4 1 Mechman SMD spec 360a 4 XS d1400s My Feed Back http://www.stevemead...showtopic=44841 ub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MegaloManiac Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 --> QUOTE(Eric B @ Dec 10 2007, 10:20 AM) 208767[/snapback] I see this being locked, remember what happen last time? meh i dont think we will need to lock it. David & meade made it clear on the views of dogfighting that mike vick did, i only posted this because i know some of the members wanted to see what happend to the dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigz Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Eric B @ Dec 10 2007, 10:20 AM) 208767[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I see this being locked, remember what happen last time? meh i dont think we will need to lock it. David & meade made it clear on the views of dogfighting that mike vick did, i only posted this because i know some of the members wanted to see what happend to the dude so, what happened? he's just locked up? Fear The Quack! Shot at 2007-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FYI-Future-Star Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 yup 23 months and then 3 1/2 probation they think on good time he will get out at 18 months Team O.B.M '97 Tahoe Build after the new year!!! Kenwood kdc-x794/16gig android tablet 6 sets of Crescendo ccx65s 2 18s 2 Sundown saz 4500s 2 Sundown sax 100.4 1 Mechman SMD spec 360a 4 XS d1400s My Feed Back http://www.stevemead...showtopic=44841 ub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 so hes still got his money and all. He'll hire a personal trainer to send him work outs and he'll come out bigger faster and stronger. hmmm. maybe he'll pick upa book and not be a fucking knucklehead when its over. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 so hes still got his money and all. He'll hire a personal trainer to send him work outs and he'll come out bigger faster and stronger. hmmm. maybe he'll pick upa book and not be a fucking knucklehead when its over.doesnt he have a college degree, i cant remember wherre he went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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