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Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

Posted Nov 19, 07 5:47 PM CST in Sports,  US 

(Newser) – Scandal-dogged quarterback Michael Vick reported to federal custody today, starting his sentence before his Dec. 10 sentencing hearing so he can get out as soon as possible, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions and his self surrender further demonstrates that acceptance," says one of Vick's lawyers.

The AP reports that Vick is being held at the Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, Va. He probably faces between 12 and 18 months in prison. "The sooner he gets in, the better it is for him if he wants to play football again," said a lawyer who has followed the case.

Sources Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Associated Press

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick grimaces on the sideline after being helped off the field during the second half of a football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, in this Dec....   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick arrives with his attorney Billy Martin, right, at federal court in Richmond, Va., in this Aug. 27, 2007 file photo. Vick surrendered to U.S. marshals Monday nov....   (Associated Press)
An officer walks in front of the Northern Neck Regional Jail where Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is being held in Warsaw, Va., Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. Vick surrendered voluntarily to begin...   (Associated Press)
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