Kentucky Jet Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Prison change for Vick THE ASSOCIATED PRESS January 8, 2008 Article tools E-mail Share Digg Del.icio.us Facebook Fark Google Newsvine Reddit Yahoo Print Reprints Post Comment Text size: RICHMOND, Va. - Michael Vick left Virginia yesterday to enter a drug treatment program at a Kansas prison, a move that could reduce the former NFL star's 23-month sentence on a federal dogfighting conviction. Vick is now at the U.S. Bureau of Prisons minimum security facility in Leavenworth, according to his attorney, Billy Martin. "Mr. Vick hopes to participate in programs offered at that facility, including the Bureau of Prisons drug treatment program," Martin said in a statement. Vick tested positive for marijuana in September while he was on supervised release after his guilty plea. The residential drug treatment programs at Bureau of Prisons institutions take place in units set apart from the general prison population, lasting at least 500 hours over six to 12 months, according to Bureau of Prisons policy. Upon successful completion of the program, nonviolent offenders may be granted up to one year of early release. If Vick were granted early release, he could be ready to play in the 2009 football season, though he currently is suspended without pay by the NFL. "Mr. Vick looks forward to being reunited with his family upon completion of his sentence," Martin said. "He is hopeful that following his release, he will have the opportunity to resume his career as a professional football player." Vick and three co-defendants raised pit bulls and trained them for fighting behind the property he owned. Some dogs were executed. Vick, 27, pleaded guilty in August, admitting he bankrolled the dogfighting operation and helped kill six to eight dogs. He had been held at the Warsaw jail since he surrendered Nov. 19 in anticipation of his sentence. Vick still must contend with additional legal woes: He and co-defendants Purnell Peace, Quanis Phillips and Tony Taylor are facing state animal cruelty charges in Surry County. Vick's trial is set for April 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Prison change for Vick THE ASSOCIATED PRESS January 8, 2008 Article tools E-mail Share Digg Del.icio.us Facebook Fark Google Newsvine Reddit Yahoo Print Reprints Post Comment Text size: RICHMOND, Va. - Michael Vick left Virginia yesterday to enter a drug treatment program at a Kansas prison, a move that could reduce the former NFL star's 23-month sentence on a federal dogfighting conviction. Vick is now at the U.S. Bureau of Prisons minimum security facility in Leavenworth, according to his attorney, Billy Martin. "Mr. Vick hopes to participate in programs offered at that facility, including the Bureau of Prisons drug treatment program," Martin said in a statement. Vick tested positive for marijuana in September while he was on supervised release after his guilty plea. The residential drug treatment programs at Bureau of Prisons institutions take place in units set apart from the general prison population, lasting at least 500 hours over six to 12 months, according to Bureau of Prisons policy. Upon successful completion of the program, nonviolent offenders may be granted up to one year of early release. If Vick were granted early release, he could be ready to play in the 2009 football season, though he currently is suspended without pay by the NFL. "Mr. Vick looks forward to being reunited with his family upon completion of his sentence," Martin said. "He is hopeful that following his release, he will have the opportunity to resume his career as a professional football player." Vick and three co-defendants raised pit bulls and trained them for fighting behind the property he owned. Some dogs were executed. Vick, 27, pleaded guilty in August, admitting he bankrolled the dogfighting operation and helped kill six to eight dogs. He had been held at the Warsaw jail since he surrendered Nov. 19 in anticipation of his sentence. Vick still must contend with additional legal woes: He and co-defendants Purnell Peace, Quanis Phillips and Tony Taylor are facing state animal cruelty charges in Surry County. Vick's trial is set for April 2. I heard yesterday that they moved him to Kansas. I think I'll go pay him a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Isn't living in the state of Kansas a prison term in itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Isn't living in the state of Kansas a prison term in itself? Not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Isn't living in the state of Kansas a prison term in itself? more like hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 more like hell You watch too much TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.I.MikeBleedsGreen Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 more like hellTornado Hell is what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 You watch too much TV. WELCOME TO KANSAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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