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Mon 20 Aug 2007 03:59PM PDT

APBTMommy1206 79 post(s)

I'm sooo happy that he plead guilty! Maybe, just maybe, he will actually get some jail time! In my opinion, there is no way that he will get what he really deserves, at least not while he's still on earth anyway, but jail time is pretty good! :) I hope that his football career will be over! I seriously doubt that will happen, but I think that would hurt him a lot more than jail would! http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3489424&page=1

Mon 20 Aug 2007 10:46PM PDT

FreedomKat 155 post(s)

We should know the 27th what kind a deal he got. I still think like you, he will not get what he deserves. I would like to see him broke and living on the streets somewhere.

Tue 21 Aug 2007 07:18AM PDT

APBTMommy1206 79 post(s)

As usual, I agree! lol! I just posted a video that dedicated to the "pit bulls" that were named in Vick's indictment. You have to watch it!

Fri 24 Aug 2007 03:44PM PDT

TinaValant 845 post(s)

The NFL suspended him today, indefinitely ~ WITHOUT PAY. And he admitted guilt.

Fri 24 Aug 2007 03:48PM PDT

FreedomKat 155 post(s)

Now that makes me happy and I just read that his Dad knew for a long time about Vick's love of dogfighting and had tried to get him to stop, he had even nursed back some of the dogs that had fought for Vick and Vick had used his Dad's Garage for a couple of fights. If is was my son I would have turned him in long ago, I don't care how they are related to me if they would be involved in Dog fighting I would have helped them get out by turning them in. Now his Dad is going to write a book about all he knows, yes to make more money off of the poor dogs that Vick killed.

Wed 21 Nov 2007 08:33AM PST

TinaValant 845 post(s)

Vick Begins Serving Time Ahead of Sentence By _MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT_ Published: November 20, 2007 http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/s/michael_s_schmidt/index.html?inline=nyt-per In an apparent attempt to speed his return to football, _Michael Vick_ http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/v/michael_vick/index.html?inline=nyt-per began serving time in prison yesterday, more than three weeks before he is scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting charges. _Plea Agreement_ http://news.findlaw.com/nytimes/docs/sports/usvick82407plea.html _Statement of Facts_ http://news.findlaw.com/nytimes/docs/sports/usvick82407sof.html _Indictment_ http://news.findlaw.com/nytimes/docs/sports/usvick71707ind.html N.F.L. news and analysis from the staff of The Times Vick, the star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, turned himself in to United States marshals and was brought to the Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, Va. Vick is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Henry E. Hudson on Dec. 10 in Richmond, and by beginning his jail time, he will be credited with time served. According to the sentencing guidelines, Vick faces from a year to 18 months in prison. Hudson ordered the marshals to take Vick into custody because he “has indicated his desire to voluntarily enter custody prior to his sentencing hearing,” according to a court document. On Aug. 27, Vick pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy charges stemming from a dogfighting kennel being run from a property he owned in Surry, Va. N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Vick indefinitely and has said he will not make a decision on Vick’s future with the league until all legal proceedings are concluded. Billy Martin, one of Vick’s lawyers, said yesterday in a written statement that Vick had accepted responsibility from the beginning. “His self-surrender further demonstrates that acceptance,” Martin said. “ Michael wants to again apologize to everyone who has been hurt in this matter, and he thanks all of the people who have offered him and his family prayers and support during this time.” Since Vick pleaded guilty, it has been the focus of his legal team to help him return to football as soon as possible. Vick has lost the remainder of the 10-year, $130 million contract he signed with the Falcons in 2004, and Atlanta is trying to a regain a portion of $37 million in bonuses he has received. Vick has also lost millions more in endorsements, built a mounting legal bill and been forced to sell two homes. Martin did not return a telephone message seeking further explanation on why Vick began serving his prison time early. Daniel C. Richman, a professor at Columbia Law School and a former federal prosecutor, said it was “uncommon” for a defendant to turn himself in early in order to receive credit for time served but, he said, “it is a move that will get him out of jail faster, albeit just a few weeks.” Vick also appeared to be trying to show Judge Hudson that he felt contrite about his actions as the judge considers the length of his sentence. “It is an unusual move but not unprecedented,” Carl Tobias, a professor at the _University of Richmond_ (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/u/university_of_richmond/index.html?inline=nyt-org) Law School, said. “The most obvious thing is that he wants to start accumulating the time, but it also may be trying to show the judge how remorseful he is. Hudson is very experienced, though. I am not sure how influenced he will be.” The federal case is not the only one Vick faces. In September, he was indicted by a local prosecutor in Surry, Va., on similar dogfighting charges. A trial date in that case has not been set. When Vick pleaded guilty to conspiring to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and conspiring to sponsor a dog in an animal-fighting venture, he admitted in court papers to the killing of “approximately six to eight dogs that did not perform well in testing’ sessions,” adding that “all the dogs were killed by various methods, including hanging and drowning.” He also said he exclusively funded the dogfighting venture, Bad Newz Kennels, and the gambling associated with it.

Thu 29 Nov 2007 08:05PM PST

BuHobbesBa 2 post(s)

Its bad how they think we fight for fun. I think he deserves jail!

Vick pleas guilty!!! :)

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Mon 20 Aug 2007 03:59PM PDT APBTMommy1206 79 post(s)	I'm sooo happy that he plead guilty! Maybe, just maybe, he will actually get some jail time! In my opinion, there is no way that he will get what he really deserves, at least not while he's still on earth anyway, but jail time is pretty good! :) I hope that his football career will be over! I seriously doubt that will happen, but I think that would hurt him a lot more than jail would! http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3489424&page=1

Mon 20 Aug 2007 10:46PM PDT FreedomKat 155 post(s)	We should know the 27th what kind a deal he got. I still think like you, he will not get what he deserves. I would like to see him broke and living on the streets somewhere.


Tue 21 Aug 2007 07:18AM PDT APBTMommy1206 79 post(s)	As usual, I agree! lol! I just posted a video that dedicated to the "pit bulls" that were named in Vick's indictment. You have to watch it!

Fri 24 Aug 2007 03:44PM PDT TinaValant 845 post(s)	The NFL suspended him today, indefinitely ~ WITHOUT PAY. And he admitted guilt.

Fri 24 Aug 2007 03:48PM PDT FreedomKat 155 post(s)	Now that makes me happy and I just read that his Dad knew for a long time about Vick's love of dogfighting and had tried to get him to stop, he had even nursed back some of the dogs that had fought for Vick and Vick had used his Dad's Garage for a couple of fights. If is was my son I would have turned him in long ago, I don't care how they are related to me if they would be involved in Dog fighting I would have helped them get out by turning them in. Now his Dad is going to write a book about all he knows, yes to make more money off of the poor dogs that Vick killed.


Wed 21 Nov 2007 08:33AM PST TinaValant 845 post(s)	Vick Begins Serving Time Ahead of Sentence By _MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT_ Published: November 20, 2007 http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/s/michael_s_schmidt/index.html?inline=nyt-per In an apparent attempt to speed his return to football, _Michael Vick_ http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/v/michael_vick/index.html?inline=nyt-per began serving time in prison yesterday, more than three weeks before he is scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting charges. _Plea Agreement_ http://news.findlaw.com/nytimes/docs/sports/usvick82407plea.html _Statement of Facts_ http://news.findlaw.com/nytimes/docs/sports/usvick82407sof.html _Indictment_ http://news.findlaw.com/nytimes/docs/sports/usvick71707ind.html N.F.L. news and analysis from the staff of The Times Vick, the star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, turned himself in to United States marshals and was brought to the Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, Va. Vick is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Henry E. Hudson on Dec. 10 in Richmond, and by beginning his jail time, he will be credited with time served. According to the sentencing guidelines, Vick faces from a year to 18 months in prison. Hudson ordered the marshals to take Vick into custody because he “has indicated his desire to voluntarily enter custody prior to his sentencing hearing,” according to a court document. On Aug. 27, Vick pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy charges stemming from a dogfighting kennel being run from a property he owned in Surry, Va. N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Vick indefinitely and has said he will not make a decision on Vick’s future with the league until all legal proceedings are concluded. Billy Martin, one of Vick’s lawyers, said yesterday in a written statement that Vick had accepted responsibility from the beginning. “His self-surrender further demonstrates that acceptance,” Martin said. “ Michael wants to again apologize to everyone who has been hurt in this matter, and he thanks all of the people who have offered him and his family prayers and support during this time.” Since Vick pleaded guilty, it has been the focus of his legal team to help him return to football as soon as possible. Vick has lost the remainder of the 10-year, $130 million contract he signed with the Falcons in 2004, and Atlanta is trying to a regain a portion of $37 million in bonuses he has received. Vick has also lost millions more in endorsements, built a mounting legal bill and been forced to sell two homes. Martin did not return a telephone message seeking further explanation on why Vick began serving his prison time early. Daniel C. Richman, a professor at Columbia Law School and a former federal prosecutor, said it was “uncommon” for a defendant to turn himself in early in order to receive credit for time served but, he said, “it is a move that will get him out of jail faster, albeit just a few weeks.” Vick also appeared to be trying to show Judge Hudson that he felt contrite about his actions as the judge considers the length of his sentence. “It is an unusual move but not unprecedented,” Carl Tobias, a professor at the _University of Richmond_ (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/u/university_of_richmond/index.html?inline=nyt-org) Law School, said. “The most obvious thing is that he wants to start accumulating the time, but it also may be trying to show the judge how remorseful he is. Hudson is very experienced, though. I am not sure how influenced he will be.” The federal case is not the only one Vick faces. In September, he was indicted by a local prosecutor in Surry, Va., on similar dogfighting charges. A trial date in that case has not been set. When Vick pleaded guilty to conspiring to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and conspiring to sponsor a dog in an animal-fighting venture, he admitted in court papers to the killing of “approximately six to eight dogs that did not perform well in testing’ sessions,” adding that “all the dogs were killed by various methods, including hanging and drowning.” He also said he exclusively funded the dogfighting venture, Bad Newz Kennels, and the gambling associated with it.

Thu 29 Nov 2007 08:05PM PST BuHobbesBa 2 post(s)	Its bad how they think we fight for fun. I think he deserves jail!