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The Judge Sentenced Michael Vick To WHAT?!?!
Sportaphile — ……. The judge going against the prosecutors recommendation and sentencing Michael Vick to two years in jail was completely excessive. This is coming from a man who has seen dogfighting with his own eyes in person, and hated every moment of it. This is also coming from a man who thinks Michael Vick is a world class idiot for putting himself in that situation. But when you look at Michael Vick’s punishment in its entirety, this is nothing short of a legal lynching. The public lacks proper perspective when dealing with this situation, and have crossed the line in their quest for ...

Michael Vick Sentenced To 23 Months In Prison (VIDEO)
MUD FREE SPORTS — Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 Months in a Federal Penitentiary for his role in a dogfighting crime ring Monday in a Richmond, Virginia courtroom. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson could have showed him leniency, however Vick lied about his role in the execution of the dogs, failed a lie-detector test, failed a drug test, and lied about drug use. Vick could be released in May of 2009 (for all you fantasy football players) with good behavior and as long as he can serve any state sentences while serving his federal sentence. Vick appeared in court with his black and white prison jumper and heard as Judge Hudson admonished him and his counsel for not ...

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sports.espn.go.com 12/10/2007 — RICHMOND, Va. -- Michael Vick awaited a judge's ruling Monday on how long he will remain in prison for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback faced up to five years at his sentencing by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson (SportsCenter Special, 10 a.m. ET, ESPN). Federal sentencing guidelines suggested a year to 18 months.
Vick Gets 23 Months
ballhype.com 12/10/2007 — News just broke about Mike Vick's sentence in the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting ring.  The former Falcons QB received 23 months in Federal Prison for playing the role of K9 death financier and pseudo-underground mob boss.  Vick still faces State charges as well, so the time served could be on the rise.  This is a perfect lesson on how not to utilize your money and ...
Official Statement from Falcon's Owner and CEO
atlantafalcons.com 12/10/2007 — Statement from Atlanta Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank regarding Michael Vick's sentencing today on federal charges in Virginia:
The Judge Sentenced Michael Vick To WHAT?!?!
sportaphile.com 12/10/2007 — Why are there murderers and rapists who have been punished less than Michael Vick?? (not to mention Marv Albert who raped a woman and is currently calling NBA games every week). Yes, crimes committed against actual human beings…. not dogs.
Vick Behind Bars: By Dave Zirin
thestartingfive.wordpress.com 12/10/2007 — TSF buddy Dave Zirin hits us off with yet another piece that's louder than a bomb.
Vick's rise and fall ... and redemption?FOXSports.com News for NFL 12/10/2007
Michael Vick had tons of ability yet a penchant for trouble. After his sentence Monday, Kevin Hench looks at Vick's rise and fall.
Michael Vick sentenced to 23 months in jailUSATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 12/10/2007
Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and ...
Vick gets 23 months in prisonNYDailyNews.com - Football 12/10/2007
Disgraced football star Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy.
Judge sentences Vick to 23 months in jailSI.com - NFL 12/10/2007
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