Dogfighting

Atlanta Falcon QB Michael Vick has been indicted on federal charges.

RICHMOND, Va. - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on charges related to illegal dogfighting. Vick and three others were charged with violating federal laws against competitive dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines.

The indictment alleges that Vick and his co-defendants began sponsoring dogfighting in early 2001, the former Virginia Tech star's rookie year with the Falcons.

It accuses Vick, Purnell A. Peace, Quanis L. Phillips and Tony Taylor of "knowingly sponsoring and exhibiting an animal fighting venture," of conducting a business enterprise involving gambling, as well as buying, transporting and receiving dogs for the purposes of an animal fighting venture.

If I were to make a guess, Vick will be suspended by the NFL till these charges are settled one way or another. Commissioner Roger Goodell has shown little mercy to players who get into serious trouble. If Goodell is to be consistent, he'll have to take action on Vick also.

Linked to- Adam, Right Wing Nation,