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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Feds Spring Vick; Appeal to NFL Up Next

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(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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schmidtkoff
Jul 20, 09 10:47 AM CDT
i hope he is remorseful. i have no sympathy for woman beaters, child abusers or animal abusers. he needs to show he is truly contrite for that which he was jailed for. Reply
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Snarfeh
Jul 20, 09 11:21 AM CDT
I doubt he will engage in dog fighting again, but I also doubt he is truly remorseful. It's no excuse but some people are not raised to believe animals, much less other people, deserve humane treatment. Reply
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Caps
Jul 20, 09 12:18 PM CDT
I to hope he is remorseful, but I have little doubt that he is. Harming animals is a sicko. Maybe he can get his life back in order, but I have my doubts. Anyone that would harm an animal would also harm humans. And before I hear from some of you, YES, I am a vegetarian. Never have eaten meat and never will. Reply
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Mad
Jul 20, 09 1:00 PM 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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mlorenzo
Jul 20, 09 1:53 PM 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. Reply
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