The biggest thing Michael Vick is guilty of is being "Rich and Famous". What was initially an investigation of his cousin. Resulted in the the indictment that named Michael Vick. Go to any neighborhood in America with hip-hop influenced young people. You are bound to find some young men and possibly young women too. Who engage in this so-called sport. It seems this type behaviour is accepted if not commonplace in the hood. Dog fighting didn't reach it's present popularity with the arrival of Michael Vick. He is just doing what he has probably always done. Only difference now is, he is a multi-millonaire. Who has recently signed a new NFL contract. Just like cockfighting and underground prizefighting. This is both an organized and a well funded activity. They have trade shows and even published magazines. This criminal activity has the whole nine yards. It is enjoyed and participated in by only God knows who.The PETA organization have took this and ran with it. Not to mention people like Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W. VA.)overreacting. He has called for the man's execution. This thing has taken a life of it's own, like the Don Imus outburst. I must say Mr. Vick hasn't done the best job of damage control on this matter. He doesn't seem to be aware of the implications this will cause. He has already lost a lucrative endorsement worth millions. Nike was just about to launch a line of clothing bearing his name. Not condoning what he did, or trying to give him a way out. All the facts have yet to come to light. In this situation he should keep a low profile.
They say this might end his career.I think they are overeating, but the can has been opened.
ReplyDeleteOne of the defendents in the case has already pleaded guilty. Do you think that will affect the outcome of Michael Vick.
ReplyDeleteCNN just did a story about an illegal race track at the state line of Oklahoma and Texas. Your following statement is very true:
ReplyDeleteJust like cockfighting and underground prizefighting. This is both an organized and a well funded activity. They have trade shows and even published magazines
Once the house was raided and they found out Michael Vick was the owner of the property the story took a life of its own.
In hindsight I bet Michael Vick wish he never bought the house and allowed his cousin to live in it. When you go from rags to riches you have to be careful who you try to help out. For his sake I hope he was not involved in what was happening in that house. If the evidence proves he was involved and he is found guilty then he deserves whatever punishment handed to him.
Vick Surrenders, Begins Serving Prison Time
ReplyDeleteHe surrendered to U.S. marshals, Monday, and is reportedly being held at Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, Virginia.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Richmond, VA (Sports Network) - Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick surrendered early to the U.S. Federal District Court in Richmond on Monday, a few weeks before his scheduled sentencing relating to a dog fighting conspiracy in Virginia.
The U.S. Federal District Court in Richmond confirmed that Vick did indeed surrender and is in custody with the U.S. Marshals Service after U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson signed an order.
Vick, whose sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 10, formally entered a guilty plea in August to one federal charge in the dog fighting case.
The former Pro Bowl selection did not admit to killing any dogs personally or gambling on the fights. The summary of facts accompanying the plea agreement said Vick was aware four dogs were killed in 2002 and six to eight dogs were killed this past April as a result of the "collective efforts" of Vick and two of his co-defendants.
According to the agreement, Vick and his co-defendants -- Tony Taylor, Quanis Phillips and Purnell Peace -- "rolled" or "tested" Bad Newz Kennels dogs in 2002 by putting them through fighting sessions to determine which ones were good fighters.
Under terms of the plea agreement federal prosecutors agreed to recommend sentencing at the low end of the guideline range -- reportedly from 12 to 18 months. However, Hudson is under no obligation to follow the guideline and can elect to sentence Vick to a maximum of five years in prison.
Shortly following Vick's guilty plea, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell imposed an indefinite suspension on Vick.
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