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Judge Rules Vick Can Keep Bonus Money

A federal judge in Minnesota overturned a previous ruling by an arbitrator and said that suspended Falcons quarterback Michael Vick does not have to give back 20-million-dollars in signing bonus money he got from the team. Judge David Doty ruled that it would violate the NFL collective bargaining agreement for the Falcons to recover the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 05 2008

Vick To Enter Drug Treatment Program

Suspended Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will enter a drug treatment program that could reduce his time spent behind bars.  Vick, who was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison for his guilty plea related to dogfighting charges, was transferred to the US Bureau of Prisons facility in Leavenworth, Kansas.  Billy Martin, attorney for Vick, says […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 08 2008

NFL Fines Players For Support For Vick During Game

The NFL has fined five Falcons for showing support to disgraced quarterback and ex-teammate Michael Vick during a televised loss to the Saints on Monday night.  Tight end Alge Crumpler, cornerbacks DeAngelo Hall and Chris Houston and wide receiver Roddy White all received fines of $10-thousand.  The fines are for what the NFL says were […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 18 2007

Blank Releases Statement on Vick’s Setencing

Statement from Atlanta Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank regarding Michael Vick’s sentencing today on federal charges in Virginia:
“Michael Vick’s federal prison sentencing today is another step in his legal journey. This is a difficult day for Michael’s family and for a lot of us, including many of our players and fans who have been […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 10 2007

Vick To Be Sentenced Today In Virginia

Suspended NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who pled guilty in August to a dogfighting charge, is being sentenced today in a Richmond, Virginia courtroom.  Federal sentencing guidelines call for a 12 to 18-month prison term.  Dan Shannon of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals hopes Judge Henry Hudson sticks to the high end of that […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 10 2007

Vick Supporters Hold Prayer Vigil

With about week to go before suspended quarterback Michael Vick is sentenced, a group of supporters gathered Monday night to pray for him.  About 40 people dressed in number-seven jerseys showed up at an Atlanta church.  Those who addressed the crowd said while they don’t condone Vick’s actions, they believe he has suffered enough and deserves a […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 05 2007

April Court Date Set For Vick On Dogfighting Charges

Michael Vick’s trial on state dogfighting charges will start April 2nd.  The suspended quarterback of the Falcons did not attend the brief proceeding yesterday morning in a Surry County courtroom.  He won’t be sentenced on federal charges until next month, but, last week Vick surrendered to a jail to start serving time on his federal conviction.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 28 2007

Vick Set for Court Appearance Today

Suspended Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is scheduled for another appearance in court today in Virginia.   It’s expected that a trial date for state charges of dog-fighting will be set.  Vick’s lawyers say they intend to continue fighting the state charges on the grounds that a defendant cannot be tried twice for the same crime.  Vick has […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 27 2007

Vick Turns Himself In To Jail Before Being Sentenced

Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, in a show of good faith, is turning himself in early to authorities well ahead of his December 10th sentencing on dogfighting charges.  Vick surrendered to the U.S. Marshal’s Service and will await sentencing at the Northern Neck Regional Jail, a 460-bed facility about an hour northeast of Richmond.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 20 2007

Vick’s House In Atlanta Is Up For Sale

The asking price for Michael Vick’s house at Darlington Run in Duluth is $4.5-million.  Listing agent Tony Funari told the “Atlanta Journal Constitution” he has already fielded two “genuine inquiries” for the property of the suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback.  The realtor says he expects to move the house and that the sale won’t be affected […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 22 2007