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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... Read full story »

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