Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has signed a federal plea agreement on charges of illegal dog fighting and helping to kill dogs. On Monday, Michael Vick will enter a guilty plea in a federal court in Virginia on allegations that could land him in prison for up to five years.
The ten page plea agreement details charges dating back to 2001, when Vick and his former co-defendants, operated the Bad Newz Kennels. Authorities say Vick purchased the Virginia property for the sole purpose of raising and training pit bulls to fight.
News of how losing dogs were put to death prompted animal rights activists to call for Vick’s ouster from the NFL. However, a spokesperson for the NFL says it will wait till Monday to decide Vick’s future.
On the federal charges, Michael Vick will have to pay a fine of 250-thousand dollars, and is subject to three years supervised release following his jail term. Vick could still face state dog fighting charges in Virginia.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Micheal Vick signs plea deal
