This artists rendering shows Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, dressed in a black-and-white striped prison suit, flanked by his attorney's Billy Martin, left, and Lawrence Woodward, right, as he is sentenced in Federal Court in Richmond, Va., Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Vick was sentenced to 23 months for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Dana Verkouteren
RICHMOND, Virginia- Pro Football player Michael Vick gets sentenced to 23 months in prison for financing a dogfighting ring and helping to kill pit bulls that did not fight aggressively.
During a 90 minute sentencing hearing, Vick apologized to his family, close friends, and U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson. By watching this hearing the judge didn't seem Vick's apology was taken to heart.
"You need to apologize also to the millions of young people who look up to you," Judge Henry E. Hudson severely replied. Next, Vick continued apologizing to his fans and supporters as Animal rights protesters and (PETA) lined up outside the courthouse. Some carried signs with photographs of dogs, while others read "Dogs deserve justice," and "Report dog fighters."
Vick and three co-defendants still faces an April trial on state dogfighting charges that can lead up to 5 to 10 years in prison. We hope Vick can learn a lesson and improve this situation by helping and stop the decrease the cruelty of dog fighting.
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