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The Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation began in April 2007 with a search of property in Surry County, Virginia, owned by Michael Vick, who was at the time quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons football team, and the subsequent discovery of evidence of a dog fighting ring.
The federal papers also state "If an admission fee was charged for a particular event, the proceeds were generally used to supplement the funding of the 'Bad Newz Kennels' kennel operation." [17] July 6 - Federal authorities, assisted by the Virginia State Police, conduct an additional search of the Surry County location.
In 2007, after petitioning the state of Virginia to save the dogs seized from the Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation, Best Friends took in 22 of the 47 fighting dogs of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick. [32] The dogs were expected to be euthanized for fear of aggressive behavior. [33] Seven other organizations took in the remaining ...
During the furor arising around the Bad Newz Kennels investigation in Virginia in 2007 and revelations of extreme brutality there, even such diverse notables as hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and the Reverend Al Sharpton joined with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in calling ...
Rename - Just call it Bad Newz Kennels. The article makes it clear that the investigation is the major event here, but it's inappropriate as a title since this wasn't spun off from a main article for Bad Newz Kennels. Torc2 02:39, 3 February 2008 (UTC) Rename I agree with a change to Bad Newz Kennels at this time.
See also Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation. Nate Webster: Cut Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor 12 years [79] Stanley Wilson Sr. Retired Burglary 22 years Sentence was under a third strike provision [80] Kellen Winslow II: Retired Rape (multiple counts) 14 years [81] Brandon Browner: Retired Attempted murder 8 years [82] Keith ...
This was the last season Michael Vick played for the Falcons, after which he pleaded guilty to his role in the Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation. Subsequently, he was suspended indefinitely and eventually released by the Falcons. [90] Vick finished with a 4-5 record against the Buccaneers. [91]
National Football League quarterback; pleaded guilty to operating an interstate dog fighting ring known as "Bad Newz Kennels." [39] [40] David Wingfield: Sentenced to ten years in prison, released in 1919. Negro league baseball player; convicted for the shooting death of a fellow soldier in the 10th Cavalry Regiment. [31]