Pro NFL star-turned-convict Michael Vick has been sentenced to prison
for 23 months for financing a dogfighting operation. He has been given
three years' probation.
The 27-year-old former Atlanta Falcons quarterback was
charged in July for participating in the the execution of dogs, by way
of drowning and hanging, who lost during staged dogfights held at Vick’s
property in Surry County, Virginia.
Vick was sentenced Monday after a
federal judge considered the fact that Vick was less than forthcoming in
admitting any wrongdoing. Vick also tested positive to marijuana in
September while out on bond.
During the sentencing, Vick admitted to wrongdoing, the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution reports. "I'm willing to deal with the consequences
and accept responsibility for my actions," he told Judge Henry E. Hudson.
Vick went on to apologize to his family and children. Judge Hudson
suggested Vick also apologize "to the millions of young people who
looked up to you."
The earliest Vick can be released is 2009.
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Queline says:
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I miss Vick hes a good man he will come back strong.
November 24, 2008 at 7:53 am
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Slick187 says:
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I don't mind the dog fights,but he tortured some of them,why.The only time an animal should be slaughtered is if it attacks someone,especially a kid.I've dished out damage to a few dogs in my life time,but only in self defense.As a child and in my early teens I put an end to a few cats,but that's natural for males during the puberty process.I believe losing him football career was enough punishment,that's rough,keep ya head Vick.Now he has no money,no good fame,and a criminal felony record.
January 26, 2008 at 9:34 pm
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Busisiwe says:
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Judge Hudson said it all....Vick should also apologize to the millions of young people who looked up to him. It's really sad when grown men behave like animals!!! Even animals do not behave in such manner. I understand when people mistreat their pets because of ignorance BUT this was just plain CRUELTY!!! It just means that MONEY can NEVER buy you CLASS or MORALS!!!! It can never make a man
December 11, 2007 at 6:15 am