Oh Ron Mexico. Remember the simpler times when being accused of spreading herpes was the biggest threat to your reputation? Now it turns out Michael Vick will need more than Valtrex to bail him out of a pinch. Just when we thought the feds were barking up the wrong tree, an indictment handed down Tuesday accuses the Falcons QB and three others of running a dog fighting ring out of Vick's Virgina property. Vick is charged with "dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines." Now that's a dog-gone shame!
The indictment also states that the operation ran under the title of "Bad Newz Kennels." Vick is still swallowing the "bad newz" that he could face up to six years in prison, and $350,000 in fines and restitution. Investigators say the dogs were housed, trained and fought at a Surry County, Virginia property owned by Vick.
According to the indictment, it all started in 2001. Dogs on the property allegedly fought to the death and those who lost were either electrocuted, drowned, hanged, or shot.
Vick is now not only in the dog house with investigators, but with the NFL. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy is quoted as saying
"We are disappointed that Michael Vick has put himself in a position where a federal grand jury has returned an indictment against him...The activities alleged are cruel, degrading and illegal. Michael Vick's guilt has not yet been proven, and we believe that all concerned should allow the legal process to determine the facts."
The details of the indictment are far too gruesome for these Chicks to stomach, much less repeat. But, for all you sick puppies out there who want more details, click here to get the full story from the AP.
As much as one (as in I) may loathe the Falcons, no one can deny the excitement Michael Vick brings to the game. For the sake of all those kids who look up to him, let's hope these allegations are false. Needless to say, the man we all know as #7 could be sporting a lot more numbers in the near future.
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"As much as one (as in I) may loathe the Falcons, no one can deny the excitement Michael Vick brings to the game. For the sake of all those kids who look up to him, let's hope these allegations are false."
Bravo, all real Saints fans should share this sentiment. Plus, for the continued enjoyment of watching our boys kick his arse on the field twice a year.
-Pico
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