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Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick Facing Dogfighting Charges

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Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick Facing Dogfighting ChargesPhoto: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images

July 2007

It looks like we have another sports scandal on our hands. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted today on federal charges regarding illegal competitive dogfighting, according to The Washington Post.

Cops searched Michael's property in Virginia and found 54 pit bulls that were allegedly being tortured and trained to fight other animals. Sadly, they also came upon graves of many pitt bulls who were said to be killed off for failing to win dogfighting competitions.

According to the indictment, the quarterback and his buddies may have been taking part in these horrific acts since as early as 2001. Unfortunately, these celebrity sports scandals just keep getting crazier every time.

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