Well, it is official: NFL quarterback Michael Vick will plead guilty to Federal charges for being involved in a dog-fighting ring.
The charges in Mr. Vick’s indictment carry a possible maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The plea deal probably calls for prosecutors to recommend a lighter sentence as long as Mr. Vick cooperates with the government’s investigation.
The two men who entered pleas on Friday, Purnell A. Peace and Quanis L. Phillips, signed lengthy statements which outlined Mr. Vick’s involvement in the dog fighting ring.
Mr. Phillips said that he, Mr. Peace and Mr. Vick killed about eight dogs that did not perform well by hanging and drowning them at a facility that Mr. Vick owned in Surry, Va., in April.
ESPN was reporting that Vick will probably face 12 to 18 months in prison, and at least as long of a suspension from the NFL, some of which may run concurrent with his prison term.
Was justice here served? Should the NFL act more harshly? Should the Commonwealth of Virginia prosecute Vick as well? Let's hear your thoughts.