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Discussion of the Michael Vick case has raised important questions. Would he be getting the same treatment if he were white? I doubt it. Is this a cultural issue? Maybe. Should he be banned from the NFL for life? I want to say yes. But as I started thinking about these issues, I realized they …
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The former Atlanta Falcon’s quarterback, Michael Vick, pleaded guilty today to charges related to dogfighting. While the prosecution has requested a sentence of 12 to 18 months in jail, Vick’s sentence is up to Judge Henry Hudson. Michael Vick could go to jail for up to five years. Ask Judge Henry E. Hudson to send …
Michael Vick has accepted a plea deal and will plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges connected to dog fighting. His three co-defendants have already pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against Vick. Two of the co-defendants signed statements that Vick killed dogs that “underperformed” by drowning, hanging, or slamming them to the ground. Michael Vick …
Michael Vick, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has been indicted for conspiracy in relation to a dog fighting organization based on his property since 2001. I hope this send a message to people across the country that dog fighting won’t be tolerated. And I hope it raises awareness about this brutal crime. The Michigan State …
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Michael Vick is going to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest. 1 in 3 smokers would willingly quit for their dog’s wellbeing. Obituaries are beginning to list pets as survivors of the deceased. Red Cross uses therapy dogs for relatives of plane crash victims of the Continental Connection flight that crashed outside …