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Vick Will Plead Guilty in Deal

Star QB admits to dogfighting ring, lawyer says; could get 5 years

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 20, 2007 2:13 PM CDT

(Newser) – Michael Vick will plead guilty to federal charges related to a dogfighting ring, his lawyer said this afternoon, as part of a deal for leniency; the judge in the case is expected to announce the plea agreement today in Richmond. "Michael wishes to apologize to everyone who has been hurt by this matter," Vick's attorney said.

The maximum sentence for Vick on the charge of conspiracy to cross state lines to engage in illegal gambling is five years, but analysts say his guilty plea could cut that down to a year. And if his deal includes dropping conspiracy charges, he could serve even less time.

Michael Vick Summoned to Federal Court
Michael Vick Summoned to Federal Court   (Getty Images)
An eight-month-old lab mix named Rocky plays in his kennel at the Atlanta Humane Society Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in Atlanta. The Humane Society says they are using donated Michael Vick tee shirts and football jerseys they have received as cleaning rags and bedding. Vick has been indicted on charges...
An eight-month-old lab mix named Rocky plays in his kennel at the Atlanta Humane Society Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in Atlanta. The Humane Society says they are using donated Michael Vick tee shirts and football...   (Associated Press)
Escorted by U.S. Marshals, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, right, leaves the federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., following his arraignment, in this July 26, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, Pool)
Escorted by U.S. Marshals, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, right, leaves the federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., following his arraignment, in this July 26, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Haraz...   (Associated Press)
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