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  • August 2008

    • Advocates for Pit Bulls Work to Dispel Image

      Los Angeles Times  |  Aug 16, 08 4:08 PM CDT

      Advocates for Pit Bulls Work to Dispel Image

      (Newser) - The pit bull has long been considered a breed prone to violence—a generalization the Michael Vick case did nothing to help. But a California couple is working to show people that the dogs have become victims of stereotype and, more importantly, widespread abuse. And they're using some of the dogs rescued from Vick's home to prove the point. The Los Angeles Times profiles the couple and their mission. More »

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      dog  • Michael Vick  • dogfighting  • pit bull  • animal rescue groups

  • July 2008

    • Vick Files for Bankruptcy

      Bloomberg  |  Jul 8, 08 9:01 AM CDT

      Vick Files for Bankruptcy

      (Newser) - Imprisoned former NFL quarterback Michael Vick filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday, Bloomberg reports. Vick reported debts of between $10 million and $50 million, with listed assets also at $10 million to $50 million. Vick owes millions to numerous parties, including the Atlanta Falcons and the Royal Bank of Canada. More »

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      Michael Vick  • bankruptcy

    • Michael Vick's Pit Bulls Get Second Chance

      Washington Post  |  Jul 7, 08 3:32 PM CDT

      Michael Vick's Pit Bulls Get Second Chance

      (Newser) - The pit bulls rescued from disgraced NFL star Michael Vick's underground fighting ring are getting a rare second chance, the Washington Post reports. A federal judge ordered each dog evaluated individually and fined Vick $1 million for their care. Now, 25 of the 49 dogs have been adopted into foster homes while the rest are being rehabilitated at animal sanctuaries. More »

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      dog  • Michael Vick  • animals  • pit bulls  • Bad Newz Kennelz

  • April 2008

    • Drafting a QB #1 Is Pricey Gamble

      Houston Chronicle  |  Apr 14, 08 11:21 AM CDT

      Drafting a QB #1 Is Pricey Gamble

      (Newser) - In less than two weeks, the Miami Dolphins will make the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL draft—and Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan is the likely candidate, the Houston Chronicle reports. Seven of the past nine No. 1s have been QBs, but for every Carson Palmer there's a David Carr, and for every Eli Manning there's a Tim Couch. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Michael Vick  • Miami Dolphins  • Peyton Manning  • quarterback  • NFL draft  • David Carr  • Carson Palmer  • Alex Smith  • JaMarcus Russell  • Tim Couch

    • Vick Back on Gridiron—in Prison

      New York Daily News  |  Apr 8, 08 1:48 PM CDT

      Vick Back on Gridiron—in Prison

      (Newser) - Michael Vick is said to be doing well in prison, washing pots and pans for 12 cents an hour and playing football à la The Longest Yard, the New York Daily News reports. Vick has been in touch by letter with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, who says the former quarterback seems penitent, and of sound mind. More »

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      NFL  • football  • prison  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • pro football  • federal prison

  • January 2008

    • Vick's Fighters Now Cuddlers

      Associated Press  |  Jan 27, 08 2:32 PM CST

      Vick's Fighters Now Cuddlers

      (Newser) - Many of the pit bulls Michael Vick illegally trained to fight have better days ahead, the AP reports. Experts have evaluated the more than 50 dogs taken from the quarterback’s property—and only one showed aggression. The rest were transported to rescue groups nationwide; 13 took an unlikely cross-country trip to Oakland to be groomed for eventual foster care. More »

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      California  • dog  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • dogfighting  • pit bull  • animal rescue groups  • SPCA

    • Vick May Serve Shorter Term After Transfer

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Jan 8, 08 10:46 AM CST

      Vick May Serve Shorter Term After Transfer

      (Newser) - Michael Vick was transferred yesterday from a Virginia jail to the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan., a move that could spring him 12 months early. The disgraced QB, serving a 23-month sentence for his involvement in dogfighting, hopes to enroll in a drug rehab program that could cut his sentence in half, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • Bureau of Prisons

  • December 2007

    • PETA Card Lets You 'Give Vick a Good Shake'

      Associated Press  |  Dec 19, 07 2:08 PM CST

      PETA Card Lets You 'Give Vick a Good Shake'

      (Newser) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has released a series of online holiday cards that strike back at celebrities on their naughty list, including dogfighter Michael Vick. The card features the former Falcons quarterback dragging a ball and chain around a prison yard, surrounded by guards and, of course, their dogs, AP reports. When viewers shake the globe, things get rough for Vick. More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • dogfighting  • PETA  • holiday card

    • Vick in Jail, Now Coach Will Bail

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Dec 11, 07 7:00 PM CST

      Vick in Jail, Now Coach Will Bail

      (Newser) - After 13 games as Atlanta Falcons' head coach, Bobby Petrino is done, sources tell ESPN. The former University of Louisville coach told his bosses today that he will return to college ball to be head coach at the University of Arkansas. Petrino signed a 5-year, $24 million contract prior to the 2007 season, when Michael Vick was still slated to be quarterback. More »

    • Recent Cases Showcase New Judicial Leeway

      Chicago Tribune  |  Dec 11, 07 4:19 PM CST

      Recent Cases Showcase New Judicial Leeway

      (Newser) - More federal judges are giving themselves wiggle room when it comes to once-strict sentencing guidelines, as evidenced by three recent high-profile court cases. The three—involving Conrad Black, Michael Vick, and a crack cocaine case that made it to the Supreme Court—illustrate how a spate of high-court rulings have given judges more leeway, the Chicago Tribune reports. More »

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      US Supreme Court  • cocaine  • Michael Vick  • judge  • Conrad Black  • crack cocaine  • sentencing guidelines

    • Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Dec 11, 07 2:56 AM CST

      Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

      (Newser) - The Atlanta Falcons were clearly distracted on the day that former franchise quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to nearly two years in prison, giving up four drives of at least 75 yards in a 34-14 loss to New Orleans. Owner Arthur Blank said it best: "The beauty of the (NFL) is that seasons come to an end," reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • New Orleans Saints  • Drew Brees  • Reggie Bush

    • Vick Sentenced to 23 Months

      Reuters  |  Dec 10, 07 9:57 AM CST

      Vick Sentenced to 23 Months

      (Newser) - A federal judge in Richmond, Va., today sentenced Michael Vick to 23 months in prison for his part in running a dogfighting ring, Reuters reports. The disgraced NFL quarterback could have been hit with a 5-year term, but prosecutors requested a 12-18 month sentence after Vick changed his plea to guilty. Vick voluntarily began serving his sentence three weeks ago. More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • dogfighting  • federal courts

  • November 2007

    • Vick to Pay $1M for Dog Care

      CNN  |  Nov 28, 07 4:47 PM CST

      Vick to Pay $1M for Dog Care

      (Newser) - Ex-Falcon Michael Vick, now in prison, will pay about $1 million dollars for the care and possible euthanasia of the 54 pit bulls found on his property that were used for dogfighting. Prosecutors wanted the money set aside from Vick's quickly dwindling fortune. Vick agreed in his plea agreement to pay "restitution for the full amount of the costs associated with the disposition of all dogs," CNN reports. More »

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      Michael Vick

    • Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Nov 20, 07 10:11 PM CST

      Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

      (Newser) - The feds want Michael Vick to pick up the nearly $1-million tab for the 48 pit bulls they seized from his home. Prosecutors say the Atlanta Falcon, who surrendered to authorities yesterday to begin serving his time, should pay for the seizure, care, and adoption of the dogs, which they allege were abused at Vick’s home. Sentencing isn’t until early December, but the government filed a motion today to have the money frozen now. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Georgia  • Virginia  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • dogfighting  • federal prison

    • Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Nov 19, 07 5:47 PM CST

      Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

      (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. More »

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      crime  • football  • Michael Vick  • dogfighting

  • October 2007

    • Frat's "Vick 'Em" Shirts Banned

      Associated Press  |  Oct 9, 07 11:23 PM CDT

      Frat's "Vick 'Em" Shirts Banned

      (Newser) - The Texas Tech administration was not amused by a t-shirt distributed by a fraternity depicting a Tech player choking Texas A&M's mascot, a dog named Reveille, on a leash. Als on the shirt: the words "Vick 'Em," a play on the Aggies' slogan "Gig 'Em." The Tech player wore the #7 of Michael Vick, convicted dogfighter and quarterback. The two teams play Saturday in Lubbock, TX. More »

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      NCAA  • NCAA football  • Michael Vick  • Texas A&M

    • Falcons Can Seek $20M From Vick

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Oct 9, 07 8:13 PM CDT

      Falcons Can Seek $20M From Vick

      (Newser) - Michael Vick may have to pay the Falcons a whopping $20 million, an arbitrator ruled today, challenging a precedent that teams can only go after signing bonus money. NFL Special Master Stephen Burbank ruled that the Falcons can pursue Vick's option and roster bonuses as well, because Vick, who is suspended, hasn't had a chance to earn them. More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons

    • Union May Save Vick $22M

      Associated Press  |  Oct 4, 07 10:59 PM CDT

      Union May Save Vick $22M

      (Newser) - Arguing that the collective bargaining agreement signed last year by the NFL player's union protected all bonus money, Michael Vick's lawyers fought the Falcons' ongoing attempt to recover $22 million in bonuses it had paid the quarterback and convicted dog abuser. The CBA is alleged to override any such forfeiture, even if it is permitted in the player's contract. More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • NFLPA

    • Now the Falcons Want $16M

      ESPN  |  Oct 3, 07 3:26 PM CDT

      Now the Falcons Want $16M

      (Newser) - First the dogs and dope, now the cash: the Falcons want payback from Michael Vick. And they'll argue for $16 million of it in a hearing set for tomorrow. It's all bonus money that the Falcons say Vick owes, because his guilty plea on federal dogfighting charges violates his 10-year, $130 million contract. The players association will argue that Vick already earned that cash and the Falcons can't take it back. More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • dogfighting

    • Vick's Dogs Will Live

      CNN  |  Oct 2, 07 4:53 AM CDT

      Vick's Dogs Will Live

      (Newser) - Fallen football star Michael Vick's former fighting dogs will be taken into homes and employment, with just one to be euthanized, reports CNN. The former Atlanta Falcons player was found guilty of dog fighting charges and faces sentencing in December. Police have 49 dogs in custody from his operation, and have allowed experts to analyze the animals. More »

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      Michael Vick  • dogfighting

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