GUILTY VA - NFL QB Michael Vick, 3 others indicted for dog fighting, Surry County, 2007

[CarpeDiem]

Hooray for Senator Kerry for calling for Vick's suspension--The disgust over this case is growing every day--Just Now on Nancy Grace, its been reported that the NFL Commissioner will decide next week whether to suspend Vick indefinitely or not

Indeed. I had ESPN on tonight and they reported the NFL has suggested Vick take a Leave of Absence. Still they are not DEMANDING it. But, one must wonder, if he doesn't take that step himself, will the NFL have the balls, (pun intended), to take it for him, real quick. They are going to have a scene courtesy of PETA at Falcon training camp on Monday. Do we really think the NFL wants protests at every stadium throughout the Pre-Season. My Steelers are playing the Hall of Fame Game here soon.

Actually, learning more about the player's union, football fans ought to figure out who their teams representatives are and be emailing them to be a VOICE of reason for their fans too. Heck, email your favorite team's owner, they got a direct line to the commissioner. There's a lot at stake here for these people too.

 

[Indy Gal]

I think you misunderstood me - I was poking fun at how strict the NFL is with Ricky for smoking pot, yet they don't consistently take strong stands against others who get into MUCH more serious trouble.

Did you see the last part...You just reminded me of Williams is all. I know what you were saying.

 

[panthera]

Hooray for Senator Kerry for calling for Vick's suspension--The disgust over this case is growing every day--Just Now on Nancy Grace, its been reported that the NFL Commissioner will decide next week whether to suspend Vick indefinitely or not

As disgusting as it is to see these videos on Nancy's program, I'm really glad she's giving this case the media coverage the dogs deserve. I can't believe Vick didn't know what was going on and he should be suspended from the NFL. I am also very happy that the Senators are taking this issue to the Floor today! Bravo to Sens. Byrd and Kerry for their defense of helpless animals!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

 

[SeriouslySearching]

Remember when this case first came to light? It was a few weeks ago when this initially hit the media and was only a blurb. Vick stated the house was under his name, but a relative (I think he said his uncle) was living there. As I recall, he said he had no knowledge of anything illegal taking place and had not been there at all or for a long time. Does anyone remember this? I am trying to find the article or story on it, but haven't yet.

This will go against him bigtime if they can prove he did know and was on the property. (Sounds like they have gone back and found their proof!)

 

[panthera]

Remember when this case first came to light? It was a few weeks ago when this initially hit the media and was only a blurb. Vick stated the house was under his name, but a relative (I think he said his uncle) was living there. As I recall, he said he had no knowledge of anything illegal taking place and had not been there at all or for a long time. Does anyone remember this? I am trying to find the article or story on it, but haven't yet.

This will go against him bigtime if they can prove he did know and was on the property. (Sounds like they have gone back and found their proof!)

I don't remember the initial articles, but I recall his position is that his cousin (possibly uncle) was living at this particular house. I do think that the Feds must have found some good evidence against Vick for the indictment to be brought against him in particular. If Vick is so innocent why isn't he saying anything to try to save himself?

 

[CarpeDiem]

I don't remember the initial articles, but I recall his position is that his cousin (possibly uncle) was living at this particular house. I do think that the Feds must have found some good evidence against Vick for the indictment to be brought against him in particular. If Vick is so innocent why isn't he saying anything to try to save himself?

If he's on someone's cell phone video or other video of these fights, pics of dogfights that have been sent - it's a slam dunk case.

 

[panthera]

If he's on someone's cell phone video or other video of these fights, pics of dogfights that have been sent - it's a slam dunk case.

I agree, video would definitely seal his fate. I wonder how much new information will be released after his court appearance on the 26th?

 

[SeriouslySearching]

I don't remember the initial articles, but I recall his position is that his cousin (possibly uncle) was living at this particular house. I do think that the Feds must have found some good evidence against Vick for the indictment to be brought against him in particular. If Vick is so innocent why isn't he saying anything to try to save himself?

Exactly! Why no major press release from the Vick yet defending himself? If I were innocent and going to lose a contract worth millions...I would be screaming it from coast to coast and giving up my relatives right n left since I supported their lazy @zzes then they end up possibly getting me kicked out of the NFL!!!

 

[Dark Knight]

Benoit and Vick are two examples of probably more than a hundred athletes in Atlanta. I know you are exaggerating but I feel bad that people never recognize the good things that many athletes do. That said, I am curious to see how both the Falcons and NFL respond. The NFL is not known for being all that tough in terms of punishments. Unless you are Ricky Williams of course, when his offense is probably the the least harmful.

Yeah, I realize most athletes are not like those two, but it just seemed weird that two of the most high profile cases in recent memory happened within a month or so of each other and both in Atlanta. The media there are getting overworked by now, I'm sure!

And yeah, it makes Ricky not look so bad now, but he did it to himself repeatedly. I feel bad for him that it got to this point to begin with, especially with all the talent and money he had. Putting a guy with social anxiety disorders in a spotlight like the NFL is just asking for something to go wrong. Fortunately, he hasn't hurt anyone else, yet. I think those with any kind of mental illness will only have it exacerbated by the intense spotlight of pro sports and the stress that comes with the job. If Vick and his buddies are guilty of this, then they should qualify as sociopaths at the very least. Like someone else said, that's how serial killers get started.

 

[Lurker]

I don't remember the initial articles, but I recall his position is that his cousin (possibly uncle) was living at this particular house. I do think that the Feds must have found some good evidence against Vick for the indictment to be brought against him in particular. If Vick is so innocent why isn't he saying anything to try to save himself?

That's absolutely true. He stated that he had no idea what was going on and that his cousin was living at the house. That's a bunch of malarky!

Someone grab a fork because Vick is DONE! From what I've heard, they Feds have EYEWITNESSES that will testify that they've seen Vick at the fights dropping upwards of $40k on one match. He was also the one that would give the orders on the inhumane executions of his dogs. He's a sick piece of crap and I hope he goes down hard! The NFL really needs to stand up and make a stance. With the increasing attention this is drawing, pretty soon they won't have a choice unless they want PETA and other societies for animals at every single stadium where the Falcons play.

 

[SieSie]

I posted my first bulletin on MySpace - :woohoo: - here's what I wrote:


NFL Star, Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcon’s, Michael Vick, has been indicted on animal cruelty charges. The story, if you haven’t heard of it, is horrific – dogs were made to fight for human greed and sadistic pleasure, and many dogs were killed by electrocution, hanging, drowning, and more!!

You can make a difference. If you’ve ever had a pet, or wanted a pet, please take the time to let your voice be heard, because these poor animals can’t speak for themselves.

Information is provided below to various sources, please take the time to get involved, it only takes a few minutes.

Please copy this and pass it on to your friends and family through emails and MySpace. Let’s get the word out that this is unacceptable!!!

Thank you for your time.
All4Helping


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Contacting the NFL

Here is the Take Action link from the Humane Society of the U.S. for an email asking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Michael Vick from the NFL immediately - this only takes a minute to fill out, please do so:

To phone the NFL Public Relations (you may have to leave a message), call: (212) 450-2000

To send a letter:
Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner
280 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017

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Contacting the Atlanta Falcons

To send a letter:
Owner, Arthur Blank or General Manager, Rich McKay
4400 Falcon Parkway
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

By Phone: (770) 965-3115

Online: Contact the Atlanta Falcons

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Contacting Nike

Here is the Take Action link from the Humane Society of the U.S. for an email to Nike President, CEO and Director Mark Parker, asking Nike to cut their ties with Michael Vick immediately - this only takes a minute to fill out, please do so.

To phone Nike Consumer services, call: (503) 671-6453

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Please copy this and pass it along to friends and family, through email and MySpace.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

I found this on wikipedia:

Trouble in Virginia

Beginning on April 25, 2007, widespread media publicity was drawn by discovery of evidence of unlawful dog fighting activities at Vick's estate in a rural county in southeastern Virginia following the arrest on several narcotics charges of his cousin, Davin T. Boddie, 26, who lived there.
In late April, Vick told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "I'm never at the house...I left the house with my family...They just haven't been doing the right thing... It's unfortunate I have to take the heat behind it. If I'm not there, I don't know whats going on"[20]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Vick#Missed_appearance_on_Capitol_Hill

 

[Buzz Mills]

I posted my first bulletin on MySpace - :woohoo: - here's what I wrote:


NFL Star, Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcon’s, Michael Vick, has been indicted on animal cruelty charges. The story, if you haven’t heard of it, is horrific – dogs were made to fight for human greed and sadistic pleasure, and many dogs were killed by electrocution, hanging, drowning, and more!!

You can make a difference. If you’ve ever had a pet, or wanted a pet, please take the time to let your voice be heard, because these poor animals can’t speak for themselves.

Information is provided below to various sources, please take the time to get involved, it only takes a few minutes.

Please copy this and pass it on to your friends and family through emails and MySpace. Let’s get the word out that this is unacceptable!!!

Thank you for your time.
All4Helping


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Contacting the NFL

Here is the Take Action link from the Humane Society of the U.S. for an email asking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Michael Vick from the NFL immediately - this only takes a minute to fill out, please do so:

To phone the NFL Public Relations (you may have to leave a message), call: (212) 450-2000

To send a letter:
Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner
280 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017

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Contacting the Atlanta Falcons

To send a letter:
Owner, Arthur Blank or General Manager, Rich McKay
4400 Falcon Parkway
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

By Phone: (770) 965-3115

Online: Contact the Atlanta Falcons

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Contacting Nike

Here is the Take Action link from the Humane Society of the U.S. for an email to Nike President, CEO and Director Mark Parker, asking Nike to cut their ties with Michael Vick immediately - this only takes a minute to fill out, please do so.

To phone Nike Consumer services, call: (503) 671-6453

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Please copy this and pass it along to friends and family, through email and MySpace.

If you haven't yet sent in your response in regard to Michael Vick, per the above post, I encourage you to do so now.

It will require sustained pressure on the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons, and Nike, by all of us, to have an effect, so let's all avail ourselves of this opportunity to make a difference, in this, our United States. Thanks.

 

[Buzz Mills]

Here are a few more:


The Smoking Gun
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/0717072vick1.html


Nike World Headquarters

Philip H. Knight, Chairman of the Board
Mark Parker, Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Denson, President, Nike Brand
Nike World Headquarters
One Bowman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453
800-344-6453
6am - 4pm PST

Nike Statement Regarding Michael Vick
Beaverton, OR (19 July, 2007) - Nike is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made against Michael Vick and we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent. We do believe that Michael Vick should be afforded the same due process as any citizen, therefore, we have not terminated our relationship. We have however made the decision to suspend the release of the Zoom Vick V and related marketing communications. Nike will continue to monitor the situation closely and have no further comment at this time.

http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=37

For other Nike questions and assistance, please contact Nike USA Consumer Services at:
- 1-800-344-6453 - (6 a.m. - 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday)
http://swoosh.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/swoosh.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php


Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank
general manager Rich McKay
commissioner Roger Goodell
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7007951758


Email your Congressperson's entire office staff and request that Michael Vick be suspended immediately.
http://www.outsourcecongress.org/out...hstaffers.html

From: buzzm1
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Subject: Suspend Michael Vick
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 9:25 am

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Michael Vick is an ugly blemish on the great State Of Georgia, as well as our United States.

SUSPEND HIM NOW!!

 

[SadieMae]

This whole thing makes me sick...on top of wanting him to get kicked out the NFL, do prison time, and pay a HEFTY fine, I wish the court would order him to donate LOTS of money to pit rescue, and upon his release work with organizations that save the abused dogs. JMO

 

[philamena]

Today one of my neighbors wore a tshirt that had a picture of a pit and this heading--my dog hates Vick. I find that fitting. Vick needs to held accountable for what he's done. Local residents are saying he was into dog fights long before he entere the 'big time.'
Locals are also saying he had that house built in that particular area specifically for his organized dog fighting crappola.

 

[imthemom]

Today one of my neighbors wore a tshirt that had a picture of a pit and this heading--my dog hates Vick. I find that fitting. Vick needs to held accountable for what he's done. Local residents are saying he was into dog fights long before he entere the 'big time.'
Locals are also saying he had that house built in that particular area specifically for his organized dog fighting crappola.

I want one of those shirts:clap:

 

[PSUfan]

I am as disgusted as the rest of you, but I couldn't understand the RAPE charges, on behalf of the *advertiser censored* in heat, in the initial reporting. As if they didnt have enough to go on, without using the rape word. I was curious, because I thought that many breeders use artificial insemination, with or without the consent of the female animal, or horse breeders might restrain the female, to prevent injury...

Anyway, for anyone else that is curious, this is what I found:

This is where the rape stand, also called a breeding stand, comes in. It consists of two steel poles mounted to the ends of a platform that's often made of wood. U-shaped pieces of curved metal sit atop each pole; one goes around the belly of a female pit bull and the other around her neck. The stand isn't illegal, but dog breeders don't normally use it; after all, female dogs in heat aren't so particular. And most people wouldn't want to breed poorly socialized dogs that must be strapped down to mate. But breeders of attack dogs place special value on females that are so mean they might bite any male dogs that get too close. People find these stands online or through an underground dogfighting magazine, or they make their own.http://www.slate.com/id/2170734/

 

[philamena]

I also found these. Please delete if they've already been posted.
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]NFL Commissioner:
Ask NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Michael Vick
from the NFL immediately. Anything less would be an outrage.
Roger Goodell's Email Address (NFL Commissioner)
email address: Roger.Goodell2@nfl.net
Telephone #: 1-212-450-2000 or (212) 450-2027[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]To contact the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
4400 Falcon Parkway
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Phone Number: 770-965-3115
Email Address:[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif] feedback@fans.atlantafalcons.com[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]Nike info: nikefoundation@nike.com[/FONT]

 

[Ntegrity]

I am as disgusted as the rest of you, but I couldn't understand the RAPE charges, on behalf of the *advertiser censored* in heat, in the initial reporting. As if they didnt have enough to go on, without using the rape word.

Here's what the breeding stand looks like. They're making too big an issue out of this gadget. The crime is in the dog fighting, not in the breeding.