Michael Vick, QB, Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons | More details of Vick's dog abuse revealed
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:24:51 -0800

Kelly Naqi, of ESPN.com, reports suspended Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick placed family pet dogs into a ring and his trained pit bulls "caused major injuries" to the pets at Bad Newz Kennels, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released Friday, Nov. 21. The report added Vick, along with friends Tony Taylor, Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips, thought it was funny to watch the pit bulls injure or kill the other dogs. The report also states in mid-April of 2007, Vick, Peace and Phillips hung approximately three dogs that did not perform well in a "rolling session," which indicates the readiness of a dog to fight. According to the report, the three men hung the dogs "by placing a nylon cord over a 2 X 4 that was nailed to two trees located next to the big shed. They also drowned approximately three dogs by putting the dogs' heads in a five gallon bucket of water."

Falcons | Vick in Virginia to face dogfighting charges
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:18:10 -0800

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick is back in Virginia to face state dogfighting charges. Hopewell Regional Jail Superintendent Darnley Hodge said Friday, Nov. 21, that Vick is being held in protective custody. Vick is due in Surry County Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 25, where he is expected to plead guilty in a deal with prosecutors that calls for a suspended sentence and probation.

Falcons | Vick expects to return to NFL
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:10:02 -0800

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Falcons imprisoned QB Michael Vick expects to return to the NFL, according to his bankruptcy attorneys who laid out a plan to pay creditors based in part on his anticipated earnings. "The Debtor has every reason to believe that upon his release, he will be reinstated into the NFL, resume his career and be able to earn a substantial living," Vick's attorneys wrote in a disclosure statement filed before a hearing Thursday, Nov. 13, in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Norfolk.

Falcons | Judge rules Vick must appear in court to enter plea
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:23:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, the Associated Press reports a Virginia judge denied Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick's request to plead guilty via video to a state dogfighting charge. Vick has been ordered to appear in court Tuesday, Nov. 25. However, the judge said a plea agreement has been reached and the only hold-up appears to be Vick's presence in court. Vick's lawyers hope the former quarterback will be allowed to leave prison sooner by pleading guilty.

Falcons | Vick to have hearing Thursday
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:40:45 -0700

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick will have a hearing Thursday, Oct. 30, to determine whether or not the courts allow him to enter a guilty plea via video conference. If they do not allow him to, he will have to do it in person.

Falcons | Vick to plead guilty on state dogfighting charges
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:45:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick plans to plead guilty on state dogfighting charges in Virginia next week, according to a court official. Vick plans to plead guilty to the state charges in hopes of winning an early release from federal prison, according to the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.

Falcons | Blank would support a Vick return to NFL but not to team
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:40:41 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com, reports Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he would support an effort by QB Michael Vick to return to the NFL but said Vick would not return to the Falcons. "From my perspective, people use the expression 'we've turned the page,' and we've turned the page, turned the chapter and closed the book. We've moved on and we have a franchise quarterback," Blank said.

Falcons | Adviser who helped Vick accused of swindling $500,000
Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:58:37 -0700

The Virginian-Pilot reports the man Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick picked to help him navigate bankruptcy has been accused of helping swindle more than $500,000 from church members in New Jersey. The New Jersey Bureau of Securities filed a civil complaint Friday, Aug. 8, that accuses David A. Talbot and two other men of spending more than $500,000 from investors on themselves. The complaint says the men appealed to the investors' religious beliefs by telling some of them the money would be used for charity, including the purchase of a church.

Falcons | Vick owes team millions
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:16:02 -0700

Orlando D. Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick filed Chapter 11 documents Monday, July 7, that cited debts of between $10 million and $50 million. Seven creditors were listed in the documents and the Falcons were one of them. Vick apparently owes a debt of $3.75 million to the team, which was listed as a prorated signing bonus. The largest of his creditors is listed as Joel Enterprises with a claim of $4.5 million.

Falcons | Vick files for bankruptcy protection
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:42:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick has filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time in prison for federal dogfighting charges. Vick filed Chapter 11 papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newport News, Va. Monday, July 7. The seven largest creditors listed in the court papers are owed a total of roughly $12.8 million.

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