Summary of the dogfighting case against Michael Vick and his role in the illegal operation.
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In early 2001, Vick and two associates – later joined by a third – agreed to start sponsoring pit bull terriers in dogfighting competitions.
In late June 2001, Vick paid about $34,000 for property at 1915 Moonlight Road in Smithfield, Va., to serve as the operation’s training facility and headquarters.
Shortly thereafter, the four men began acquiring pit bulls and established “Bed Newz Kennels,” at one point obtaining shirts and headbands featuring the operation’s name.
In the summer of 2002, the men began putting dogs through test fights. Vick was aware that the other three killed dogs that performed poorly, but he did not kill any dogs at this time.
Beginning in spring 2003, Vick and his associates began sponsoring dogs in fights in Virginia – some on the second floor of a shed on his Moonlight Road property – and other states. Vick paid operating expenses and put up money for others to wager, but did not place any bets himself or receive proceeds from any purses won by his dogs.
007, Vick and two associates killed six to eight underperforming dogs by various methods, including hanging and drowning.
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Source: Summary of facts filed in U.S. District Court in Richmond, Va., and signed by Vick, his lawyers and prosecutors.
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