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Vick now faces two state charges;
September 26, 2007
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SUSSEX, Va. -- Michael Vick and three co-defendants were indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on state charges related to a dogfighting ring operated on Vick's Virginia property.
Vick, who already pleaded guilty in federal court to a dogfighting conspiracy charge and is awaiting sentencing Dec. 10, was indicted on one count of beating or killing or causing dogs to fight other dogs and one count of engaging in or promoting dogfighting. Each count is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. Similar charges were filed again co-defendants Purnell Peace, Quanis Phillips and Tony Taylor.
A $50,000 personal recognizance bond was set. None of the defendants or their lawyers attended the court session.
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Vick reportedly tests positive for marijuana
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ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — One-time gridiron star Michael Vick, awaiting sentencing on federal dog fighting charges, has tested positive for marijuana, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported on its website Wednesday.
Vick is facing sentencing on December 10 after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting charges. He faces up to five years in prison.
According to the report, a probation officer, Patricia-Locket Ross petitioned Judge Henry E. Hudson to impose stricter pretrial release conditions after Vick tested positive for marijuana in a urine sample he submitted on September 13.
The report stated that Hudson has ordered that Vick submit to any method of testing, "for determining if the defendant is using a prohibited substance."
Methods of testing could include urine testing, the wearing of a "sweat patch," a remote alcohol testing system and, or any form of prohibited substance screening or testing.
Vick also is restricted to his Virginia residence from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The home confinement will include electronic monitoring.
In addition, Vick was ordered to continue in a substance therapy program and participate in mental health counseling.
On Tuesday, Vick was indicted in Surrey County, Virginia, on state dogfighting charges.
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