As part of a plea agreement, Tony Taylor pledged to fully cooperate with the government in its prosecution of Vick and two other men accused of running an interstate dogfighting enterprise known as "Bad Newz Kennels" on Vick's property in rural Surry County.
"The 'Bad Newz Kennels' operation and gambling monies were almost exclusively funded by Vick," a summary of facts supporting the plea agreement and signed by Taylor states.
One of Michael Vick's co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a dogfighting conspiracy he says was financed almost entirely by the Atlanta Falcons quarterback.
The gruesome details outlined in the July 17 indictment have fueled public protests against Vick and prompted the suspension of some of his lucrative endorsement deals. Also, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has barred Vick from the Falcons' training camp.
Vick, 27, attended several dogfights in Virginia and other states with his partners, according to the statement.
2007-07-31 03:02:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
EDIT: ALL SAY IF HE IS CONVICTED OF THE CRIME!
2007-07-31 03:47:20 · update #1
I think that he should not be able to play until this is over. If he is guilty then he do what he has to do for the law then be able to play again, he might not play for the falcons but he going play again.
2007-07-31 03:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by redskins_ken_28 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I am an Atlanta resident, a Falcon fan, and a former Michael Vick fan. I can tell you, regardless of what you may see in the media, Michael Vick is no longer welcome by the fans of the Falcons football team.
After his conviction and jail time, he may return to the NFL, maybe with the Raiders, but he will be jeered and booed so badly his performance (or lack thereof) will be poor. I do believe his career in the NFL is over, as rightly it should be.
Taylor has given the federal prosecutors more info that this dog fighting operation was a 'business' enterprise". It has been said that Vick and his attorneys do NOT want to hear anything about a "business enterprise". This could lead to more charges filed, this time for racketeering which would have stiffer penalties and jail time. Check out the link below for info on what this could mean for Michael Vick.
2007-07-31 03:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have often wondered about the legality of Goodell's action. However, they have high-priced lawyers so they must be on solid ground.
Should Vick be allowed to return? No. He is a distraction to the team and I don't know how he or the team could function properly with all that is going on around him. Also, football is a business and public relations are very important. So this is the best move and certainly in the best interest of Vick. He needs to focus on this trial because unlike the Duke lacrosse case there is some serious evidence here. Now that one of the defendants has flipped and is now going to cooperate with the government spells bad news for Vick.
2007-07-31 03:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by Zinger 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
None human beings could have self belief it.. it extremely is in simple terms the top of the iceburg..Do you already know what proportion canines dissapear on a daily basis ? Do you already know that a great number of those canines that are stolen as "bait' for those combat rings ?? i'm kindof satisfied this got here approximately, human beings such as you're actually paying interest..we'd desire to offer up this insanity !!! sixty six canines...sixty six FRIGGIN canines ~!!~!!! Does this permit you comprehend something ? i do no longer care how "sorry" he seems to be like.. sixty six !!! there isn't any way in this earth that anyonme can safeguard sixty six canines ! This guy is a criminal to the 10th ability ! Is all people paying attenion to the printed ? those canines weren't purely subjected to being attacted, THEY have been stored IN SMALL CAGES and not permit TO BE companions ! it extremely is the harshest project of all..
2016-11-10 19:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's free until he's found guilty...but the team and the NFL has given him a leave of absence until it is resolved...It would be a complete distraction to have Vick in training camp with everything still going on...and not decided...So, the Falcons and the NFL decided he will not play until if and when he is found innocent...
2007-07-31 03:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Suspend him until the trial is over and go from there. That is the same as any company would treat any employee accused of such a serious crime. Don't believe me? I bet your company handbook probably has something like this in there.
Guilty = lifetime ban
Not guilty = welcome back
I think he is guilty. Its a federal case not some local county case. Feds don't mess around. If you are on trial they will get you on something.
2007-07-31 04:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a big sports fan and I haven't followed this story that closely, but what about good old 'innocent until proven guilty'? I thought that's what this country was all about.
Personally, I think he's guilty as charged, but I don't count. What counts is giving a person his/her day in court, the opportunity to face his/her accusers, and be properly represented by legal counsel. Then, after all the facts and testimony have been delivered, let the court decide.
2007-07-31 03:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by SafetyDancer 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think he is guilty. I think he should go to jail. BUT... he has not been convicted of a thing. Until that happens, he is legally innocent, and I think he should play if he wants. BUT... he will be a big distraction to the team, so I don't blame them for taking the action they have. I question the legality of it, however, until Vick is actually convicted of the crimes he has been accused of. No conviction, no guilt. No guilt, then no reason not to let him return. I'll tell you one thing, if he gets acquitted, he will be able to sue the NFL and the Falcons, and he would probably win. Of course, that is not going to happen.
2007-07-31 03:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Innocent until proven guilty.
2007-07-31 03:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by samuel s 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No he shouldn't even be allowed to return to the NFL
2007-07-31 03:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by kwalker_65 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋