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Vick?s state dogfighting trial set to begin June 27
2008-03-25 10:23:00 Michael Vick’s trial on state dogfighting charges has been rescheduled for June 27. Read More: Associated Press
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Vick?s trial on state dogfighting charges delayed
2008-03-14 09:41:00 The trial of suspended NFL quarterback Michael Vick on state dogfighting charges has been delayed. Read More: Associated Press
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Vick receives 23-month sentence on dogfighting charges
2007-12-12 01:03:00 Richmond, Virgina judge Henry Hudson sentenced embattled Atlanta Falcons quarterbackMichael Vick to nearly two full years in prison Monday morning. Since the disgraced star has already spent three months behind bars, it is probable to assume that with good behavior the sentence will be reduced to 19 months. Either way, it will have been three years without playing professional football and the likelihood of Vick acclimating himself back into the league is very minimal.
Vick gets 23-month sentence for dogfighting
2007-12-11 14:08:00 Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for running a “cruel and inhumane” dogfighting ring and lying about it. Read More: ESPN.com news services
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Vick Sentenced to 23 Months for Dogfighting
2007-12-11 00:37:00 cnn.com: RICHMOND, Virginia (CNN) — Michael Vick, once one of the highest paid players in the National Football League, was sentenced to 23 months in prison for financing a dogfighting ring and helping to kill pit bulls that did not fight aggressively. Vick’s stunning downfall from NFL superstar to disgraced dogfighting defendant culminated Monday in a ...
By: Thought-Blender
Michael Vick Receives 23-Month Sentence For Federal Charges In Dogfighting
2007-12-10 18:02:00 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick received 23 months, near the maximum penalty, for federal charges in dogfighting case.
Anti Dogfighting PSAs: Coming To A Hood Near You
2007-11-28 23:40:00 More fallout from the Michael Vick situation: The Humane Society has tapped Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons to appear in anti dogfighting PSAs. Although they don’t specifically say so, Russell was chosen because the hip hop generation is supposed to listen to him and change their ways. Maybe they should start doing PSAs for police and ...
By: Sportaphile
Georgia Anti-Dogfighting Ad To Feature Willie Nelson
2007-11-26 18:19:00 Sissy Spacek and Reese Witherspoon land on EW.com’s list of favorite singing actors for their respective roles as Loretta Lynn and June Carter Cash. Spacek portrayed Loretta in the 1980 biopic Coal Miner’s Daughter and Witherspoon played June in Walk the Line. In his description of Miranda Lambert and her music Chris Gray writes “…live is ...
Willie Nelson Urges Passage Of Anti-Dogfighting Bill
2007-11-25 01:58:00 Country music star Willie Nelson is lending support to a dogfighting bill that would help tighten laws throughout the state of Georgia. A national animal-welfare organization, Best Friends Animal Society, produced an ad that has Nelson speaking into a camera while “Georgia on My Mind” plays in the background. From the article, “‘Dogfighting is against the ...
By: Ecorazzi
Into the pit: The terrifying trend of dogfighting
2007-11-20 05:04:00 By Gary Cohen Medill Reports - Chicago From birth fighting dogs are trained to do only one thing - attack and kill other animals. The American pit bull terrier, a strong, determined breed with a high prey drive, has become the animal of choice for dogfighters in recent years. Pit bulls are bred by dogfighters for aggression the same way racehorses are bred for speed, said Serrano. Only animals with unusual levels of hostility and consistent success in the ring are being bred. The practice is creating a race of pit bulls with elevated aggression levels toward other animals. read more
Bad Newz Kennels codefendant pleads guilty in Vick dogfighting case
2007-10-25 22:51:00 Um, "Bad Newz Kennels?" If that's not self-explanatory, what is? Oscar Allen, 67, pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal dogfighting charge stemming from selling a champion pit bull to suspended NFL quarterback Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels operation.
Michael Vick Must Repay $20 Million From NFL Bonus
2007-10-10 01:25:00 The Atlanta Falcons are entitled to recover nearly $20 million in bonus money paid to disgraced quarterback Michael Vick, an arbitrator ruled Tuesday. The players’ union vowed to appeal. Share This
By: The Hot Joints
Vick indicted again in dogfighting case
2007-09-25 19:05:00 SUSSEX, Virginia (CNN) -- A Virginia grand jury indicted suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick on state dogfighting charges Tuesday, prosecutors announced. Michael Vick faces sentencing on federal charges in December.
By: Get rich
Vick indicted again in dogfighting case
2007-09-25 19:05:00 SUSSEX, Virginia (CNN) -- A Virginia grand jury indicted suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick on state dogfighting charges Tuesday, prosecutors announced. Michael Vick faces sentencing on federal charges in December.
By: Get rich
Vick indicted on state dogfighting charges in Va.
2007-09-25 13:02:00 Michael Vick was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on state charges related to the dogfighting ring he operated on his Virginia property. Read More: Associated Press
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Michael Vick Pleads Guilty to Federal Dogfighting Charges
2007-08-27 21:39:00 He may be admitting to being remorseful now, but if he wasn't caught by the system, I don't doubt that he would have stopped his repulsive behavior. If I were the judge, I would sentence Michael Vick to five years behind prison bars and furthermore, I wouldn't recommend that he be paroled while he serves. Once he IS released I would have him volunteer for another five years at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Sound harsh? I don't think so - not when you consider what he put those poor, innocent dogs through by his heartless decisions. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
Vick Issues Apology After Guilty Plea
2007-08-27 20:19:00 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Michael Vick apologized Monday for “using bad judgment and making bad decisions” and vowed to redeem himself after pleading guilty to a federal dogfighting charge. “First I want to apologize for all the things that I’ve done and that I have allowed to happen,” the star quarterback said at a news conference ...
By: The Hot Joints
Michael Vick Pleads Guilty in Dogfighting Case
2007-08-27 17:07:00 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A judge accepted Michael Vick’s guilty plea Monday to a federal dogfighting charge and scheduled a Dec. 10 sentencing date that could send the fallen NFL superstar to prison. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson. “Are you entering the plea of guilty to ...
By: The Hot Joints
Michael Vick Apologizes For Dogfighting Disgrace
2007-08-27 16:30:00 Disgraced American football icon Michael Vick has publicly apologized for his part in an illegal dogfighting operation, which could land him behind bars for up to 18 months. Read more!
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Vick set to plead guilty in dogfighting case
2007-08-27 15:56:00 RICHMOND, Virginia (CNN) -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday to plead guilty to dogfighting charges. NFL star Michael Vick is set to appear in court Monday.
By: Get rich
NFL’s Vick says guilty in dogfighting case
2007-08-27 05:41:00 Atlanta Quarterback, Michael Vick, when questioned, admitted to being involved with Dog Fighting Operations and was suspended until further notice. Of course like any famous famous sport figure, he made a deal to do 12-18 months in the slammer. He also will immediately be without pay as the NFL suspension applies. Vick claimed not to place bets himelf, but he financed the dog fighting operation. Vick had bought property in Virginia to become the training center, where the dogs were trained to fight to the death. The dogs who were considered under performers were killed by various methods, such as drowning, hanging, electrocuting and more. Vick and his partner certainly picked an appropriate name for the kennel, which is known as “Bad Newz Kennel”. Dog Fighting involves the use of dogs bred to fight, and two of them are put in a pit to attack each other for spectators’ entertainment, and gambling. The dogs are expected to fight to the death best online spo...
DMX Next Big Name Linked To Dogfighting
2007-08-26 01:30:00 KPNX in Arizona reports that rapper DMX’s home in Maricopa County, Arizona was raided yesterday by the Sheriff’s Department and 12 distressed pitbulls were removed. DMX was not at home at the time. A large cache of weapons was found in the home as well. DMX’s criminal history includes a 2002 guilty plea to animal cruelty charges. Murray Richman, DMX’s attorney, said the incident was all the cause of the Arizona heat - someone reported that the dogs were at risk because of the extreme temperatures. He told TMZ, “Earl [Simmons, a.k.a DMX] has a caretaker, who obviously wasn’t taking care. Earl loves those dogs.” Richman added that DMX isn’t even in Az and hasn’t been there for several months because he’s off working on a project. So there were no reports of dogfighting, but 12 pitbulls in distress? Smells a little fishy to me. Source: “Dogs Rescued from DMX’s House” [TMZ]; Photo: Amazon Share This
By: Gone Hollywood
Pure foolishness: Jaime Foxx- Dogfighting is a ?cultural? thing; Remy Ma vi
2007-08-25 01:26:00 Folks are losing their m-effin minds this week I see. First up, Jamie Foxx came out the woodworks to defend Michael Vick’s actions. This is what he had to say: ?It?s a cultural thing, I think,? Foxx said. ?Most brothers didn?t know that, you know. I used to see dogs fighting in the neighborhood all the ...
Vick Files Plea, Admits Dogfighting
2007-08-24 23:38:00 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Michael Vick acknowledged in court papers Friday that he did, indeed, bankroll gambling on dogfighting and helped kill some dogs not worthy of the pit, but insisted he placed no bets of his own nor took any winnings. His lawyer said the NFL star is sorry he associated with the people involved ...
By: The Hot Joints
Vick files plea agreement admitting to dogfighting
2007-08-24 12:53:00 Michael Vick has filed a plea agreement in federal court admitting to a dogfighting charge Read More: Assocaited Press
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Marbury: 'Dogfighting is a sport'
2007-08-23 13:26:00 Memo to Stephon Marbury: Stick to selling sneakers.During an appearance in Albany, New York Wednesday to promote his popular and inexpensive 'Starbury' sneakers -- which are a great thing -- Marbury did something that wasn't so great.He defended Michael Vick, who has said through his attorneys that he will plead guilty to charges stemming from a federal dogfighting investigation."I think it's tough," Marbury said, according to Albany TV station Capital News 9. "I think, you know, we don't say anything about people who shoot deer or shoot other animals. You know, from what I hear, dogfighting is a sport. It's just behind closed doors."Say what? A sport? I'm sure the folks at PETA, the animal rights organization, just loved to hear that statement.Oh, and I'm sure PETA would agree with Marbury's characterization of Vick as a "good human being."Of course, it's not the first time this off-season that the New York Knicks point guard has said some strange things. Oh, and how is...
Dogfighting is a Great Sport
2007-08-22 19:53:00 I mean, where else can you see innocent dogs maul each other all for the fun of it? All that blood and chunks of missing flesh can't possibly hurt them because they don't have feelings. They're only dogs ::laughs snottily::.Oh, and tons of money is to be made off of it because it's easy to see animals suffering and you do nothing about it but cheer your dog on to bite the face off of the one he's fighting. See! It's so easy!You know I'm really happy that Stephon Marbury agrees with me because "from what I understand, dogfighting is a sport. It's just done behind closed doors."People like that make me sick,if you couldn't tell from the exorbitant amount of sarcasm in my post.If you breed dogs for dogfighting you make me sick.If you stick up for Michael Vick, you make me sick.If you contribute in anyway to the "sport" of dogfighting, you make me want to kick you.Oh..and you make me sick.Do a search of dogfighting photosand tell me what a "sport" it is.Last time I checked, you...
Vick in a Deal to Plead Guilty to Dogfighting
2007-08-21 14:30:00 RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 20 ? Michael Vick, the star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, agreed Monday to plead guilty to dogfighting charges in a deal with federal prosecutors that will probably land him in prison while he is in the prime of his N.F.L. career. The National Football League, which has barred Vick from the Falcons? ...
Michael Vick Pleads GUILTY in Dog-Fighting Case
2007-08-20 21:43:00 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a dogfighting ring, according to a statement from his attorney. In the statement by attorney Billy Martin, Vick agreed to plead guilty and accept a plea deal and will “accept full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he has made,” ESPN and ...
By: The Hot Joints
Michael Vick To Plead Guilty To Dogfighting - AP
2007-08-20 21:37:00 This is both sad and chocking! But it appears that he has indeed engaged in this terrible act. Lawyer: Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting chargesBy LARRY O'DELL, Associated Press WriterAugust 20, 2007RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Michael Vick's lawyer said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term.The offense is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, although federal sentencing guidelines most likely would call for less. Vick's plea hearing is Aug. 27."After consulting with his family over the weekend, Michael Vick asked that I announce today that he has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors regarding the charges pending against him," lead defense attorney Billy Martin said in a statement."Mr. Vick has agreed to enter a plea of guilty to those charges and to accept full responsibility for his actions and ...
Vick Pleads Guilty to Dogfighting, Will Go to Prison
2007-08-20 20:56:00 (ex) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has accepted a guilty plea deal. He will plead guilty to the federal dogfighting case and is scheduled to appear in court next Monday to determine his punishment.After consulting with his family over the weekend, Vick came to the decision of pleading guilty. He apologized again. He "is accepting full responsibility for his actions."Vick was apparently negotiating for a shorter prison sentence with hopes of 1 year or under. However it is more likely to be 18-36 months.Good luck Mr. Vick.
Vick agrees to plead guilty in dogfighting case
2007-08-20 14:50:00 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick accepted a plea deal Monday and lengthy prison sentence to avoid additional federal charges in a dogfighting case that has driven his NFL career to a halt. Read More: ESPN.com news services
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Newman, Biffle watching dogfighting case against Vick with interest
2007-08-05 19:55:00 LONG POND, Pa. - Ryan Newman and Greg Biffle have a keen interest in the federal case against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Mike Vick. Both are heavily involved in animal rescue operations, and they said dog-fighting charges against Vick will bring much-needed attention to their cause.Newman, along with his wife Krissie, had t-shirts made this week that read: "7 to life" on the front and "Neuter Vick" on the back. Krissie Newman said he will wear the t-shirt throughout his trial."Everybody is innocent until proven guilty," Ryan Newman said. "But his little group has made it clear they fight dogs. People who defend that are slugs. This separates the smart people from the dumb."Krissie Newman joined other wives of Dodge drivers Saturday working at local restaurant. Their salaries and tips were donated to local Humane Society."If nothing else, everyone knows about dog fighting now," Krissie Newman said. "It has a face, and it's Michael Vick."Biffle said he's troubled by people who comp...
Vick, Kobe, dogfighting and rape.
2007-08-04 10:39:00 This story is really incredible. Sportscaster Paul Zeise said: ?It?s really a sad day in this country when somehow?Michael Vick would have been better off raping a woman if you look at the outcry of what happened. Had he done that, he probably would have been suspended for four games and he?d be back on the field.? Now, since you're capable of clicking a mouse, I'm assuming you're smart enough to figure out that the guy was saying that rape is worse than dog-fighting and yet, in our crazy world, the guy who's accused of rape, like Kobe, gets a lighter punishment than the guy who raises dogs to fight, like Vick. The incredible thing is that the sportscaster apologized and the paper issued this statement: Zeise's ?insensitive and offensive? remarks ?do not represent the view of the Post-Gazette.? Insensitive to whom? Dogs?
By: Asymmetric
Vick Co-Defendant Pleads to Conspiracy, Agrees to Cooperate
2007-07-30 23:01:00 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - One of Michael Vick’s co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges and agreed to fully cooperate with the government in its prosecution of the Atlanta Falcons star and two other men. Tony Taylor, 34, who will be sentenced Dec. 14, said he was not promised any specific sentence in return ...
By: The Hot Joints
Vick co-defendant says QB financed dogfighting
2007-07-30 18:44:00 One of Michael Vick’s co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges in a plea agreement with prosecutors. Read More: Associated Press
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Michael Vick Brings Dogfighting For Dollars To Debate In The MSM And The Bl
2007-07-28 07:12:00 Isn’t it funny how, in the blogosphere, the “Left” has one opinion on the Atlanta Falcons’ (soon to be, I predict) former quarterback — “heinous risk to society” — while the “Right” has another (i.e., “innocent until proven guilty”), YET, at the watercoolers around America; almost EVERYBODY is appalled at Michael Vick’s dogfighting operation. ...
Dogfighting: What is Dog Fighting - History of Dog Fights - Not the Fault o
2007-07-27 08:55:00 News coverage about dogfighting with that I wanted to learn more about it along with the history behind it. Dogfights have been well known it has existed for centuries since the first recorded history domestication of the dog species of wild wolf becoming a domestic dog. Considered a sport with two dogs are trained by owners to be aggressive are put into a ring or dog pit together so the dogs can fight with each other. Most of the time a dog or both dogs die from the battle with very painful along with extreme outcome for the dogs injured with bloody bites and tearing fleshy tissue off each other. Dogfights are considered entertainment but most of the time it is done for the point of gambling for money much cash is being made in this awful sport. The most popular breed used for fighting is the American Pit Bull Terrier dog. Pit Bulls are blamed so much for this but it is not the fault of the dog or the breed. However, it is the fault of people who bred them for centuries trained the...
Michael Vick Dogfighting Charges - Quarterback NFL Atlanta Falcons - Pit Bu
2007-07-26 21:54:00 Dogfighting Charges against him he is accused training pit bulls for the purpose of competitive dog fighting. Well of course, he not proven guilty in court of law yet. If he is guilty of this crime the court of law decide his outcome but if convicted get up to 6 years in prison. I think his career in the NFL will be over no amount of touchdowns is worth animals being harmed. Dog fighting is such an awful evil way to treat and train an animals to do things like that is wrong. - Books - Animal Rights - Books - Animal Welfare Issues
Vick to answer federal dogfighting rap
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By: Get rich
Dogfighting and Christian Morality
2007-07-25 12:32:00 Debunking Christianity asks whether Christians find Michael Vick's dogfighting morally reprehensible. The assumption is that Christians will say "of course," opening the door to some version of the problem of evil. However difficult it may be to consider that this assumption might be wrong, there is some evidence that it may be exactly that.As reported on ChristianNewswire, Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life, views animal cruelty as little more than an opportunity to oppose a woman's right to a certain medical procedure. Evidently, Dr. King believes that the real significance of the Vick case is that it highlights "the disparity in societal protections for animals and unborn humans.""The appalling cruelty to dogs described in the complaint against Michael Vick immediately reminds me of another kind of cruelty that is not only not punished, but is protected by our authorities," said Dr. King. "I'm talking about the inc...
Vick indictment sheds light on S.C. dogfighting
2007-07-20 19:15:00 The federal indictment of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has cast national attention on the brutal business of dogfighting. And in South Carolina, where Vick allegedly earned thousands of dollars from dog fights, it remains a consistent problem despite heavy crackdowns. Authorities in South Carolina say the allegations against Vick highlight the problem the state ...
Michael Vick Falsely Accused of Dogfighting
2007-07-19 22:57:00 Predator Press We here at Predator Press rarely take part in "Investigative Reporting"; investigations tend to be lengthy and boring, and the reporting doubly so.But when we found out that NFL star Michael Vick was under fire for alleged dogfighting, we were really intrigued. But a preliminary examination of Micheal Vick's lavish pad produced exactly zero airplanes. None. Zip. Hear that CNN? The fact is, Michael Vick doesn't possess a current pilot's license, nor has he ever. And aside from 2 rather incriminating Red Baron frozen pepperoni pizzas and a conspicuously inordinate amount of bottled water and lava lamps, we uncovered absolutely nothing during the search to support these slanderous allegations. How can a man with no plane or pilot's license possibly engage in mortal air-to-air combat? Hm?
By: Predator Press
Michael Vick Indicted in Federal Dogfighting Probe
2007-07-18 17:01:00 Man. And we thought Alex Rodriguez was in a dogfight to save his marriage after those photos of him with stripper mistress Joslyn Noel Morse were leaked by the New York Post. Turns out, he’s got it easy compared to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who was indicted on federal charges related to illegal dogfighting. Yes, dogfighting ...
Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick Dogfighting Charges
2007-07-18 16:42:00 NFL star Michael Vick was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday on charges of sponsoring a dogfighting operation so grisly the losers either died in the pit or sometimes were electrocuted, drowned, hanged or shot.The Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three others were charged with competitive dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines.The operation was named "Bad Newz Kennels," according to the indictment, and the dogs were housed, trained and fought at a property owned by Vick in Surry County, Va.The indictment states that dogs fought to the death -- or close to it.If convicted, Vick and the others -- Purnell A. Peace, Quanis L. Phillips and Tony Taylor -- could face up to six years in prison, $350,000 in fines and restitution.Good! His ass should face jail time for that kind of crap! Some say it was a property he owned but didn't necessarily live at. He knew what was going on there regardless and is completely resp...
By: Pop On The Pop
Michael Vick Indicted For Illegal Dogfighting
2007-07-18 08:41:00 A federal grand jury in Richmond indicted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three other men yesterday on charges related to their alleged operation of a dogfighting ring based at a property Vick owns in southeastern Virginia. Vick, one of the NFL’s most exciting players, was charged with competitive dogfighting and conducting the venture across ...
By: The Hot Joints
Jets LB Vilma clarifies dogfighting comments
2007-06-14 14:37:00 Jonathan Vilma said Thursday his recent comments comparing dogfighting to horse racing were misunderstood. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Sheriff: People claim Vick involved in dogfighting
2007-06-06 15:11:00 People have told investigators that Michael Vick was involved in a dogfighting operation at a house he owns in Surry County, the sheriff said, and Vick will be charged if investigators can find evidence backing those claims. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Report: Vick home in dogfighting case burglarized
2007-06-05 01:06:00 A newspaper is reporting that Michael Vick’s home at the heart of a dogfighing investigation was burglarized recently. More: continued here
Report: Vick home in dogfighting case burglarized
2007-06-04 23:26:00 A newspaper is reporting that Michael Vick’s home at the heart of a dogfighing investigation was burglarized recently. Read More: ESPN.com news services
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