Michael Vick's lawyer says NFL quarterback is ready to enter a guilty plea in connection with a dogfighting case. The attorney says Vick will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges. It's a plea that could send him to prison, and jeopardize his football career. The offense is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. But federal sentencing guidelines would probably call for less. All three of Vick's co-defendants had already reached plea deals. In a statement issued in Richmond, Virginia, the lawyer says the Atlanta Falcons quarterback has agreed to "accept full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he has made." He says Vick "wishes to apologize again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter." Vick's plea hearing will be held on August 27th.
Here is a statement from the Atlanta Falcons management:
“We are certainly troubled with the news today concerning Michael Vick’s guilty plea to federal charges. It is our understanding that the terms of Michael's plea will not be available until next Monday, August 27. Additionally, Commissioner Goodell has asked us not to take any action until he has completed his own review of Michael's situation. Accordingly, we will have no further comment until that time."
Here is a statement from the Atlanta Falcons management:
“We are certainly troubled with the news today concerning Michael Vick’s guilty plea to federal charges. It is our understanding that the terms of Michael's plea will not be available until next Monday, August 27. Additionally, Commissioner Goodell has asked us not to take any action until he has completed his own review of Michael's situation. Accordingly, we will have no further comment until that time."
