Michael Vick
From Conservapedia
Michael Vick (born 1980) is a National Football League quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is widely regarded as one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the league, which makes up for his being relatively short for a professional player at his position at 6'0". Vick, whose jersey number is #7, was the first pick in the 2001 NFL Draft after starring at Virginia Tech.
In July 2007, Vick was indicted by a federal grand jury for his active involvement and financing of a dog fighting ring on his property[1]. Public opinion was outraged and he was immediately suspended from the team. The Atlanta team owner indicated he would never wear a Falcon uniform again. Vick pled guilty in August[2], and was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison.[3] He was released in May 2009 to serve the remainder of his time in home confinement and work a construction job[4].
It is unclear whether he will play again, as he has been suspended from the NFL indefinitely. Said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, "Once he's concluded (his home confinement), I will make a judgment based on what he tells me and what I can determine from speaking to others and a final background check on this and make a determination at the right time."[4]
