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Michael Vick Pleads Guilty In Dogfighting Case

August 27th, 2007

Michael Vick went to court Monday morning and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson.

Standing erect and answering questions with soft, short responses, NFL star Michael Vick pleaded guilty Monday to a federal dogfighting charge and awaited a Dec. 10 sentencing date that could send him to prison.

The plea by the suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback was accepted by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson, who asked: “Are you entering the plea of guilty to a conspiracy charge because you are in fact guilty?”

Vick replied, “Yes, sir.”

Hudson emphasized during the 15-minute hearing he is not bound by sentencing guidelines or the recommendations of prosecutors and can impose the maximum sentence of up to five years in prison. Prosecutors proposed a 12- to 18-month prison term.

“You’re taking your chances here. You’ll have to live with whatever decision I make,” Hudson.

I think Michael Vick lost a lot because of this, so I don’t think he will give him five years, but more likely 18 months.  Michael better think of what his next job will be because the Falcons are going after him for the $22 million signing bonus they gave him.

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