Michael Vick: His Bark Is Worse Than His Betting
The plea agreement (PDF) for star quarterback Michael Vick has been filed in federal court. In the statement of facts (PDF) accompanying the agreement, Vick admits involvement in the dogfighting conspiracy (including funding it), but declines to admit a number of other allegations. According to ESPN, Vick claims that he "did not place side bets and did not receive proceeds from purses from the fights."
Here's what the agreement provides with respect to sentencing:
Assuming zero criminal history, an adjusted offense level of 13 gives you an imprisonment range of 12 to 18 months. Of course, and as noted in the agreement, the sentencing judge is not bound by the guidelines (thanks to Booker).
What's next in procedural terms, from CNN:
Vick, 27, is scheduled to appear in federal court in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, where he is expected to plead guilty before a judge. The judge in the case will have the final say over the plea agreement.
Presiding over Vick's case is Judge Henry Hudson, a Bush II appointee to the bench and a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (under Bush I). He has an impressive resume, but we don't know much about him personally. We welcome your thoughts on Judge Hudson in the comments.
Vick files plea agreement admitting to dogfighting [ESPN.com]
Vick admits dog killing, conspiracy [CNN]
(33) Comments
No betting, yeah right!
Why would you need to bet? Everyone's a winner at the dog fights!
Is "low end" a legal term of art?
Judge Hudson is definitely a conservative jurist, but he's fair, too. I don't think he would go above the guidelines without good reason.
Everyone's a winner at Bad Newz Kennels!
"Vick admits involvement in the dogfighting conspiracy (including funding it), but declines to admit a number of other allegations. According to ESPN, Vick claims that he "did not place side bets and did not receive proceeds from purses from the fights.""
That's like the casino owner claiming he doesn't receive proceeds from gambling because he doesn't sit at the craps table placing bets.
Contrary to the the large majority of news outlets, Vick did admit to providing money for the gambling and to killing dogs. I am finding these inaccuracies highly annoying.
Why would the gov't agree to recommend the bottom end for this piece of human garbage? Seems like they have a pretty strong case.
Does anyone know what the NFL collective bargaining agreement allows the commissioner to do? I've seen it reported in some places thathe can suspend Vick, and start the suspension after he's released, but others in the sports media are calling for him to be banned.
Contrary to most beliefs, it is acceptable for young black men to kill underperforming dogs.
Haven't you ever heard of entrepreneurship and management?
Oops, I called him Vick. Garbage is usually not named. I meant to call him Garbage.
RE: 2:40
Ouch man. Ouch...
According to Vick's father (as reported in the Washington Post), Vick loves dogs. He said as a child, Vick would set neighborhood dogs free to chase cats. Yeah, that's an animal lover, all right.
2:38/2:40 you're a dickface. Michael Vick is a criminal, a felon, and many other things but he is also a human being and not garbage. You sir, did I say sir because I meant bitch, are an ass.
Give Vick a break (or he'll kill your bitch).
Apparently, it is also acceptable to kill or savagely assault unarmed black men. Haven't you ever heard of the police? (See Amadou Diallo, Rodney King, Abner Louima, et al.)
Jus Me -
I hear ya, but I'd have an easier time agreeing with you if he looked contrite, instead of having that smug look on his face.
--bitchassdickface (ooh, I kinda like that, as in "F off, bitchass dickface")
You know, in some countries/cultures dogs are food. It seems that if you want to incite moral outrage, all you need to do is kill a puppy.
I'm naming my next dog Darfur.
Vick is a vile piece of scum whom I hope is raped everyday for the length of his incarceration.
Agreed, 307, but unlikely. I would think that prison inmates disproportionately enjoy dogfighting. They should send him to a white collar prison, but keep him in shackles so he can't really defend himself.
3:07,
Are you still upset because Ron Mexico went up in you bare back and gave you something you can't get rid of?
Based on my count Bad Newz Kennels went 6-0.
I wonder what the chances of a 5K1.1 motion are.
2:18: I agree with you, Hudson is an eminently fair jurist, but he's also no pushover, and when this lying sack of shit comes in front of him I expect we'll see that. Vick needs to own up.
Here's a question: if Vick ostensibly gave a woman herpes with his cockandballs, will the other inmates be able to infect his ass with their cockandball herpes when they're drilling him? Or is it kind of like chicken pox where you can only get it one place (in this case, on the cockandballs)? Just curious.
Who really cares about dogfighting?
All we are saying, is give Mike a chance.."
Does Vick go into General Population or will they send him elsewhere due to his fame?
Judge Hudson seems to be more than willing to impose harsh sentences...
http://caosblog.com/5874
http://www.spursreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72234
Yo ATL it Mike Vick, aka Ookie here. I is really sorry fo dis dog fighting. From now on, Bad Newz Kennels only gonna sell cats and hamsters.
Peace
Vick's signature is barely better than an "x." I wonder if was able to even read what he signed for...
End Hamster Violence now!
Does BNK have a theme song?
he should be smeared with Spam and tied to a tree and hungry pit bulls should have at him
"Apparently, it is also acceptable to kill or savagely assault unarmed black men....Rodney King,"
I remember that day, it made page ONE. The white women, who was raped and murdered by several black men by pouring drano down her privates, made page 8. So please, don't spout your racial injustices. Nobody's listening any longer.