Pro NFL star-turned-convict Michael Vick has been sentenced to prison
for 23 months for financing a dogfighting operation. He has been given
three years' probation.
The 27-year-old former Atlanta Falcons quarterback was
charged in July for participating in the the execution of dogs, by way
of drowning and hanging, who lost during staged dogfights held at Vick’s
property in Surry County, Virginia.
Vick was sentenced Monday after a
federal judge considered the fact that Vick was less than forthcoming in
admitting any wrongdoing. Vick also tested positive to marijuana in
September while out on bond.
During the sentencing, Vick admitted to wrongdoing, the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution reports. "I'm willing to deal with the consequences
and accept responsibility for my actions," he told Judge Henry E. Hudson.
Vick went on to apologize to his family and children. Judge Hudson
suggested Vick also apologize "to the millions of young people who
looked up to you."
The earliest Vick can be released is 2009.
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