Michael Vick is Going to Jail
Yesterday, Michael Vick agreed to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges in connection to his role in an illegal dogfighting ring run from his property in Virginia.
The maximum term for the charges Vick was convicted of is five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. However, ESPN reports that that prosecutors will recommend a sentence of 12 to 18 months for the embattled quarterback. Sentencing will be held next week, after Vick officially pleads guilty in court on Monday.
Of course, there have been numerous articles published on the sad Michael Vick saga. I’ve provided links to some of the better entries:
- Dan Wetzel of Yahoo! Sports describes just how far the fall has been for #7.
- The Mighty MJD from AOL Fanhouse feels that, despite the fact Vick may have to stay out of the NFL for at least a few years, he will eventually play in the league again.
- Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post wonders if the post-prison version of Vick will carry the same level of arrogance that got him in trouble in the first place.
Finally, once part of the ESPN article on Michael’s plea bargain is sure to catch everyone’s eye:
About a dozen bright red Vick jerseys have been donated — often accompanied by financial contributions — to the Atlanta Humane Society since he was indicted last month. The shelter uses them for dog blankets, and to clean up after the animals.
“Kind of appropriate,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States.
Michael Vick, Plead Guilty, NFL, dogfighting, gambling, Atlanta Falcons
September 14th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
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