Vick to plea guilty

[Go_Eli]

18-36 months behind bars...cya later Vick, just not in the NFL.

[Senior Official]

Now wouldn't you shit, if he didn't do any time in jail?

Not to say that he won't, but one never knows. ;)

[MRAVEN]

He'll do time,the question right now is ,will the NFL let him serve his coming suspension while in jail,or will they make him wait 'til after jail?
Either way, 2010 or later, before he'll be able to come back to the NFL.

[BUTKUS]

If he serves it while in jail then it is no real punishment. After his plea the NFL will tack on their punishment!

[Barleybaby]

I agree with BUTKUS. The way the commish has been handling guys like Pacman, and Henry there is now way he can ease up on con-Vickt. I know we as fans can be kind of forgiving, but killing animals that the vast majority of us see a family members with big brown eyes that trust us completely, is just not going to fly with the NFL's fan base and Robert Godell (sp) knows it.

See ya Vick, bawawawawaahaha!

TNV we still need ya around here though. Change your name and I for one won't hop your nuts for being let down by a complete shit head!

[Barleybaby]

Vick is in deep dog shit now. Here is how the general public feels:

Q. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's lawyer announced yesterday that he will plead guilty to dogfighting charges. How should he be punished for gambling and animal cruelty?

Lifetime football ban. Maximum jail term (5 years) and fine ($250,000) 58%

Football suspension. Maximum jail term and fine 20%

No career punishment. Possible jail term and fine 9%

None of the above. He deserves a harsher sentence 6%

None of the above. He deserves a lighter sentence 4%

Undecided, or it's too soon to say 4%

24433 votes

Thats 64% Who say MAX or more.

Why didn't they offer the choice of:

Give him a meat suit and put him in a cage with 100 hungry Pits.

[MRAVEN]

Vick Admits Involvement in Killing Dogs
By LARRY O'DELL,AP

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -Michael Vick filed his plea agreement in federal court Friday admitting to conspiracy in a dogfighting ring and helping kill pit bulls. He denied ever betting on the fights, only bankrolling them.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback is scheduled to formally enter his plea Monday in U.S. District Court.

"Most of the Bad Newz Kennels operation and gambling monies were provided by Vick," a summary of facts in the case said.

The statement said that when the kennel's dogs won, the gambling proceeds were generally shared by Vick's three co-defendants - Tony Taylor, Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips.

"Vick did not gamble by placing side bets on any of the fights. Vick did not receive any of the proceeds of the purses that were won by Bad Newz Kennels," the summary said.

"Vick agrees and stipulates that these dogs all died as a result of the collective efforts of Peace, Phillips and Vick."

[MRAVEN]

If he can keep the gambling side out of this,the NFL may not come down so hard on him.

[BUTKUS]

If he can keep the gambling side out of this,the NFL may not come down so hard on him.


BULLSHIT. They will wait till all the dust clears and then add their 1-2 suspension!

[MRAVEN]

Says you...and no one cares what you got to say.
1-2 year suspension is better than a life-time ban idiot.

[BUTKUS]

Says you...and no one cares what you got to say.
1-2 year suspension is better than a life-time ban idiot.


No dickface! If the Feds give him 1-3 years and then the state hits him 1-3 years and the NFL hits him with 2 he could be gone 8 years! That with a pro athlete is the same as losing your balls which you know alot about-never having any!

[MRAVEN]

It's a federal charge..not a state charge.
Try some research Casper,it might help you not come across as such an idiot.
Doubtful in the end though.

[BUTKUS]

It's a federal charge..not a state charge.
Try some research Casper,it might help you not come across as such an idiot.
Doubtful in the end though.

FAT ASS ! Of course it's a federal charge. Federal charges and state charges are different, ALICE. When the feds finish the state takes over. Are you such a dumb ass on purpose ?

[MRAVEN]

And your getting you info from where?
The voices in your head?
You know shit.

[MRAVEN]

NEW YORK -- The NFL has suspended quarterback Michael Vick indefinitely without pay following his admission of guilt in a dogfighting case.


On Friday, Vick filed his plea agreement in federal court admitting to conspiracy in a dogfighting ring and agreeing that the enterprise included killing pit bulls and gambling. He denied making side bets on the fights, but admitted to bankrolling them.

Friday afternoon, a letter to Vick from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, in part:

"Your admitted conduct was not only illegal, but also cruel and reprehensible" and regardless whether he personally placed bets, "your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL player contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player."



Ouch!

[BUTKUS]

NEW YORK -- The NFL has suspended quarterback Michael Vick indefinitely without pay following his admission of guilt in a dogfighting case.


On Friday, Vick filed his plea agreement in federal court admitting to conspiracy in a dogfighting ring and agreeing that the enterprise included killing pit bulls and gambling. He denied making side bets on the fights, but admitted to bankrolling them.

Friday afternoon, a letter to Vick from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, in part:

"Your admitted conduct was not only illegal, but also cruel and reprehensible" and regardless whether he personally placed bets, "your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL player contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player."



Ouch!


FAT ASS, this is a perfect scenario for Roger Goodall. Now he sits back and waits till the smoke clears befors he inserts the extent of the length of the indefitinite suspension.

[MRAVEN]

Did you figure that out all by yourself?
Good job Casper.

[BUTKUS]

Did you figure that out all by yourself?
Good job Casper.


No, FAT ASS! I didn't need an article as I explained it earlier!!! Feds-State-NFL.

[MRAVEN]

Sure ya did,Casper.

[BUTKUS]

Sure ya did,Casper.


Sorry, FAT ASS! See #13 in this thread!

[MRAVEN]

Who's to say whether or not the state will file charges.They certainly have come out and said they would or would not.

[BUTKUS]

Who's to say whether or not the state will file charges.They certainly have come out and said they would or would not.

Yes, they have said so, FAT ASS!

[MRAVEN]

RICHMOND, Va. — Following an appearance in federal court Monday during which he plead guilty to a federal dogfighting conspiracy charge, suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick said he took responsibility for his actions and apologized to his teammates, fans and bosses within the Falcon's organization and NFL.

"I apologize for all the things I've done and allowed to happen," Vick said during a press conference about an hour after he entered his guilty plea. Admitting to being uncomfortable with public speaking, Vick said he was "speaking from the heart."

Repeatedly saying that he would "not point the finger" or blame others for his predicament, Vick said he had "not been honest or forthright" in discussing his involvement in dogfighting with his teammates, Falcon's owner Arthur Blank, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell because he had been "ashamed" and "disappointed in myself."

Vick also repeatedly apologized to his young football fans, saying his behavior was "immature."

"I apologize to the young kids for my immature acts," Vick said. "What I did was immature and I need to grow up," he said.

"I'm more disappointed in myself more than anything for all the young kids out there who looked at Michael Vick as a role model," he said. He said he wanted to become a "better Michael Vick," and would have "a lot of downtime to think about what I've done."

Asking for "forgiveness and understanding," Vick said he would "turn my life over to God. That's the right thing to do right now."

"Dogfighting is a terrible thing and I reject it," he said.

Vick appeared Monday before U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson, who asked Vick whether he knew what evidence the government had against him and whether he had gone over the facts of the case with his legal team.

The plea agreement calls for a sentencing range of 12 to 18 months. But Hudson, who is known for handing down tough sentences, reminded Vick during the hearing that he is not bound by any recommendation or federal sentencing guidelines and could sentence Vick to as much as five years in prison when he is sentenced Sept. 10.

Part of Vick's punishment will include paying for the care of dogs rescued from the dogfighting ring.

Capping one of the most rapid and startling falls from stardom in U.S. sports history, Vick made official the agreement his attorneys worked out with prosecutors.

Vick entered a written plea filed in federal court in Richmond, Virginia, on Friday. He admitted helping kill six to eight pit bulls and supplying money for gambling on the fights. He says he did not personally place any bets or share in any winnings.

The NFL suspended him indefinitely and without pay Friday after his plea agreement was filed. Merely associating with gamblers can trigger a lifetime ban under the league's personal conduct policy.

Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states and a felony in 48 states. About 600 cases have been prosecuted over the past five years.


I see him gettin' the full 5,with probably 3 years of that suspened.
Leavin' him with a full 2 years locked up.

[BUTKUS]

RICHMOND, Va. — Following an appearance in federal court Monday during which he plead guilty to a federal dogfighting conspiracy charge, suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick said he took responsibility for his actions and apologized to his teammates, fans and bosses within the Falcon's organization and NFL.

"I apologize for all the things I've done and allowed to happen," Vick said during a press conference about an hour after he entered his guilty plea. Admitting to being uncomfortable with public speaking, Vick said he was "speaking from the heart."

Repeatedly saying that he would "not point the finger" or blame others for his predicament, Vick said he had "not been honest or forthright" in discussing his involvement in dogfighting with his teammates, Falcon's owner Arthur Blank, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell because he had been "ashamed" and "disappointed in myself."

Vick also repeatedly apologized to his young football fans, saying his behavior was "immature."

"I apologize to the young kids for my immature acts," Vick said. "What I did was immature and I need to grow up," he said.

"I'm more disappointed in myself more than anything for all the young kids out there who looked at Michael Vick as a role model," he said. He said he wanted to become a "better Michael Vick," and would have "a lot of downtime to think about what I've done."

Asking for "forgiveness and understanding," Vick said he would "turn my life over to God. That's the right thing to do right now."

"Dogfighting is a terrible thing and I reject it," he said.

Vick appeared Monday before U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson, who asked Vick whether he knew what evidence the government had against him and whether he had gone over the facts of the case with his legal team.

The plea agreement calls for a sentencing range of 12 to 18 months. But Hudson, who is known for handing down tough sentences, reminded Vick during the hearing that he is not bound by any recommendation or federal sentencing guidelines and could sentence Vick to as much as five years in prison when he is sentenced Sept. 10.

Part of Vick's punishment will include paying for the care of dogs rescued from the dogfighting ring.

Capping one of the most rapid and startling falls from stardom in U.S. sports history, Vick made official the agreement his attorneys worked out with prosecutors.

Vick entered a written plea filed in federal court in Richmond, Virginia, on Friday. He admitted helping kill six to eight pit bulls and supplying money for gambling on the fights. He says he did not personally place any bets or share in any winnings.

The NFL suspended him indefinitely and without pay Friday after his plea agreement was filed. Merely associating with gamblers can trigger a lifetime ban under the league's personal conduct policy.

Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states and a felony in 48 states. About 600 cases have been prosecuted over the past five years.


I see him gettin' the full 5,with probably 3 years of that suspened.
Leavin' him with a full 2 years locked up.


Then comes the state charges and COMMISH. GOODALLS sentence!

[HIT MAN]

The fact that he admitted that he previously lied about his involvement to the team, the coach, the owner, and the Commish will play a big part in the length of his suspension. He might get a lifetime ban from the NFL.