Hate It Or Love It? Mike Vick Is Free Somewhat Free LOL
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Free???
Vick is nearing the end of a 23-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to bankrolling a dogfighting ring. As of Wednesday, he was being transported from federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan., on his way to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearing, scheduled for April 2 in Newport News, Va.
Vick, who was once the NFL's highest paid player, owes millions of dollars to creditors. He is also facing fresh charges from the U.S. Department of Labor that he illegally withdrew more than $1.3 million from a pension plan of a company he owned.
His plan for paying his creditors is based largely on his intention to resume his NFL career.
The Falcons still hold the contract rights to Vick but have said they will try to trade him. Vick's bankruptcy plan would allow him to keep the first $750,000 of his annual pay. After that, a percentage would go to his creditors based on a sliding scale.
On Wednesday, Goodell acknowledged that Vick has already paid a price for his mistakes, according to USA Today. But Goodell didn't hint at whether that will factor into his decision, or whether Vick could be reinstated for the 2009 season.
"I haven't sat down and looked at his case," Goodell said, according to the report. "I haven't met with him. I haven't understood where he is. I'm not going to try to guess."
Information from ESPN reporter Kelly Naqi and The Associated Press was used in this report.
Vick is nearing the end of a 23-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to bankrolling a dogfighting ring. As of Wednesday, he was being transported from federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan., on his way to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearing, scheduled for April 2 in Newport News, Va.
Vick, who was once the NFL's highest paid player, owes millions of dollars to creditors. He is also facing fresh charges from the U.S. Department of Labor that he illegally withdrew more than $1.3 million from a pension plan of a company he owned.
His plan for paying his creditors is based largely on his intention to resume his NFL career.
The Falcons still hold the contract rights to Vick but have said they will try to trade him. Vick's bankruptcy plan would allow him to keep the first $750,000 of his annual pay. After that, a percentage would go to his creditors based on a sliding scale.
On Wednesday, Goodell acknowledged that Vick has already paid a price for his mistakes, according to USA Today. But Goodell didn't hint at whether that will factor into his decision, or whether Vick could be reinstated for the 2009 season.
"I haven't sat down and looked at his case," Goodell said, according to the report. "I haven't met with him. I haven't understood where he is. I'm not going to try to guess."
Information from ESPN reporter Kelly Naqi and The Associated Press was used in this report.
I hate Michael Vick, he was a decent running back who threw the ball occasionally. Never was a fan of him and then getting busted for dog fighting was just fucking dumb.
Dead dogs aside, your a rich NFL player.
Its damn funny that he owes creditors, buying those cars and jewelry seemed like a great idea... hah. dumb fuck. I hope I don't see him in the NFL again.
for the guy who said he should be a Raider, worst idea of 2009.
Dead dogs aside, your a rich NFL player.
Its damn funny that he owes creditors, buying those cars and jewelry seemed like a great idea... hah. dumb fuck. I hope I don't see him in the NFL again.
for the guy who said he should be a Raider, worst idea of 2009.