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Feds Spring Vick; Appeal to NFL Up Next

By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 20, 2009 10:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – Michael Vick’s 23-month federal dogfighting sentence ended today, paving the way for the disgraced football player to finagle a return to the NFL, the AP reports. Two prison officials appeared at Vick’s house today, likely to remove the electronic ankle monitor he’s sported for the past two months. The NFL commissioner would like to meet with Vick, but no formal plans have been made.

"The review of his status is ongoing," a league spokesman says. "There are no further details and no timetable." The NFL commissioner has said Vick must prove he’s remorseful, but remorse or not, the Atlanta Falcons won’t take him back after releasing him in June. Vick will remain on probation for three years, and is still on a three-year suspended state sentence.

A federal probation officer's car sits outside the home of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, in Hampton, Va., Monday, July 20, 2009.
A federal probation officer's car sits outside the home of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, in Hampton, Va., Monday, July 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
In this May 21, 2009, file photo, suspended NFL quarterback Michael Vick steps out onto the deck with a federal agent while testing out his electronic monitor worn on his ankle in Hampton, Va.
In this May 21, 2009, file photo, suspended NFL quarterback Michael Vick steps out onto the deck with a federal agent while testing out his electronic monitor worn on his ankle in Hampton, Va.   (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld, File)
Two federal probation officers leave the home of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.
Two federal probation officers leave the home of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick, rear center, bids farewell to two federal probation officers at his in Hampton, Va., Monday, July 20, 2009. Vick ended his federal sentence Monday.
Former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick, rear center, bids farewell to two federal probation officers at his in Hampton, Va., Monday, July 20, 2009. Vick ended his federal sentence Monday.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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EKD
Jul 21, 2009 8:28 AM CDT
We all have our causes - the things that tug at our heart strings. For some of us it is dogs, cats, cows, whales, dolphins, or any other living thing. For others it is children. For others it is the slaves brought into this country. There is room enough for all our separate causes. That is what makes the world go round.
mlorenzo
Jul 20, 2009 6:53 AM CDT
Hopefully people allow this story to end with justice being served by the courts and correctional system. I really can't see the reason to get up in arms about this one guy when this is obviously a cultural problem. It is unfortunate that those who want to associate this to some vegetarian versus omnivore don't see the relative mole-hill being perceived as a mountain. There are approx 15,000 slaves brought into this country annually, 50% for sex, yet we spend time demanding more punishment for one guy that represents a tiny near insignificant piece of the animal abuse issue. Seems like a poor use of time and grief.
Mad
Jul 20, 2009 6:00 AM CDT
I, too, find it interesting how many people can see that invisible line between animals we pet and animals we chew. That being said, I bet I ate 5 cows in my lifetime, and no dog!

 
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