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Vick to Face State Charges

Written by PETA

Posted 08-19-2007

Virginia Commonwealth Attorney Gerald Poindexter told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that "yes, indeed, we will prosecute" Vick and others on possible animal cruelty and dogfighting charges. This is, of course, good news—and something that we've been waiting to hear since so far Vick has only been facing federal charges.Poindexter went on to say, "The execution of these animals—and the manner in which they were executed—is startlingly offensive and demanding of prosecution."Dogfighting and animal cruelty are felonies in Virginia with animal cruelty charges holding penalties of up to five years in jail for each animal killed. So even with a plea bargain possible for the federal charges as early as Monday it's clear Vick's legal troubles are far from being over

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wayne commented:

Jun 10, 2008 6:14 PM

YEAH GIVE VICK 35 YRS FOR DEATH OF DOGS AND WRITE GEORGE BUSH IN THE HISTORY BOOKS HE JUS KILLED 5000 U.S. SOLDIERS RIGHT?
observer commented:

Aug 23, 2007 3:18 PM

mike i'm going to point out to you just how stupid you are for real!!! vick was exposed by the federal government for illegal gambling doing it for 5 years!!!! poor millionaire vick used innocent dogs for racketeering $$$$$$$!!! torturing!!! killing!!! electrocuting!!! that's a long stretch of insanity!!!! the news picked up on him 'cuz he's a celebrity. vick isn't a 3 year old who doesn't know any better!!!! vick admitted guilt!!! naturally it's easier to blame peta for ruining his life then to admit the truth!!!!! peta is not part of our legislative government!!! peta doesn't make the laws!!! psycho lawbreakers like vicious vick don't make for a prominent society!!! psychos like vick don't always stop at torturing dogs!!! they are known to abuse women and kids!!!! murderers. rapists. kids fear him now!!! get the drift????? i doubt it!!!! put half your energy into getting smart then you wouldn't be so dumb!!!!
ann commented:

Aug 23, 2007 10:16 AM

Some people just don't get it!...We are trying to educate the ignorant people who don't understand what they are really doing...KILLING!!! Taking any life is against the law any why shouldn't it be?!...Maybe it will make other dog fighters stop and think about what they are getting themselves into...It may also help people consider hurting animals before they do it...If all our athlete'smovie starsand rich are allowed to get away with everything what are they telling the people and CHILDREN in the country???...They are just telling them its ok that they can be more violent! We are trying to stop the violence and killing in this country not add to it!...Its not a racial thing thats just a cop out a way to escape what has been done wrong! I would hope the NFL will justify their decision in this matter as the USA should!!! STOP THE VIOLENCE IN THE USA!!!
janet commented:

Aug 23, 2007 10:02 AM

I was totally disgusted when I saw what was done to those poor helpless animals. Those are evil people involved in the Vick case or anywhere in the world where dog fighting is going on . There should be much much harsher penalities for abuse of any kind to animals.Time in jail and in their pocketbook will hurt not just a slap on the wrist. Also lets get over using the race card its really getting old.He should lose his career he is a disgrace to the sport.
sherry cosentino commented:

Aug 23, 2007 9:06 AM

I am so disssscuuusted!!!! with what African poeple are calling this rasciam. It is a huge crime and poeple who do this is like serial killers who enjoys inflicting pain on defenceless animals!! They must be stopped!! Please we must find them all and punish them all !!!!
Mike commented:

Aug 22, 2007 9:03 PM

shame on you peta. For real Vick is a football player high profile and black. It's not the dogs it's not the crime. It's the publicity which leads to more money. You hung the man as soon as you saw a headline just for air time. You all say he should get "life 5 years for each dog 20 years never play in the NFL again" as there are murderers and rapist walking our streets. Rape is a 525 year sentence. But that's ok the dog that died is much more crucial to humanity than the 5 year old girl who had her innocence taken by a 40 year old man who will most likely do the same crime as soon as he does his time and gets out. Or the drunk driver who hit and killed the 10 year old boy riding his bike and got 18 months and probation. If you put half the energy into fighting against these real criminals as you have against Mr. Vick our society would be a more prominent place. Not saying that Michael didn't do a crime but to crucify the man for dogs? Our hunters better watch their backs although you have been on them for a while too but I won't even get into that. Everything has the right to life but to me and most sensible people human life and perseverance are top priority and ruining a mans life for a dogs is absurd. So again shame on you now if you'll excuse me I have to find out how much prison time I'm looking at for killing the spider that just crawled across my hand.
Anita Obertubbesing commented:

Aug 22, 2007 3:49 PM

To theb person who thinks dogs are not Human. They can do many things.Be a Police DogTrained to find people.To snif out drugs crossing our boarders.Used in Airports for securityUsed in the Military. Help the Blind.Dogs are people's pets and yes as Humans we do need them.
007 commented:

Aug 22, 2007 3:01 PM

jDumb dream on! or WAKE UP and get real!!!
observer commented:

Aug 22, 2007 2:28 PM

stephanie wow. amazing how your observations are one sided to reading only uncouth comments!!! no positive or mature ones at all stephanie???? amazing that you don't think vick the law breaker should go to prison!!! I challenge you to read your own comments that come across as one sided and pro slap on the wrist for federal law breakers . maybe a bit better than thou too???? not snide or bitterness. just observations by observer. by the way us passionate animal activists don't try to convince judges to have federal lawbreakers donate to animal organizations.
007 commented:

Aug 22, 2007 2:23 PM

dear natalie re post 822 1009am thank you for a most eloquent and real post. my sentiments exactly!

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