Vick hit with 23-month prison sentence

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison today for his role in the inhumane treatment of dogs he owned for a dog fighting club. Despite the sentence, he could be out of jail in as few as three months for good behavior.

After Vick apologized to the court and his family, Hudson told him: “You need to apologize to the millions of young people who looked up to you.”

“Yes, sir,” Vick answered.

The 27-year-old player acknowledged using “poor judgment” and added, “I’m willing to deal with the consequences and accept responsibility for my actions.”

Vick was denied any credit for taking responsibility for his crime. Hudson agreed with a federal probation officer’s finding that Vick had lied about his hands-on killing of dogs and about his drug use. Vick tested positive for marijuana Sept. 13, violating conditions of his release while he awaited sentencing.

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