Fwd: Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Faces Felony Dog Fighting Charges

July 22, 2007

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Faces Felony Dog Fighting Charges Urge the NFL to suspend Michael Vick from play under strong suspicion of criminal activity You may have heard the news that Atlanta Falcons quarterback

Michael Vick faces felony charges and possible prison time for animal abuse stemming from alleged dog fighting activities. He is accused of running an interstate dog fighting ring, and of killing numerous dogs himself -- by shooting, hanging, drowning, and electrocution -- simply because they were not good fighters. While Vick continues to maintain his innocence, the evidence against him is substantial and still mounting. Authorities found more than 50 pit bulls, along with a full supply of standard dog fighting equipment (including a "rape stand" used for forced breeding, treadmills, drugs to increase aggression, and a bloodstained fighting pit), at Vick's Virginia home. The charges against Vick are very serious, and if they are true, he must be severely punished. Lawmakers increased the

penalty for dog fighting in May 2007 with passage of the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act, which doubles the potential prison sentence for those who engage in the interstate transport of animals used for fighting. Vick could face several years in prison and several hundred thousand dollars in fines if he is found guilty of conducting dog fighting activities across state lines. Call (212) 450-2000 to urge the NFL to immediately suspend Vick from the league under strong suspicion of criminal activity, and to allow him to play again only if he is pronounced innocent by the courts. Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this. Tell-a-friend! If you received this message from a friend, you can sign up for IDA's Action Center. In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization with more than 85,000 members and supporters dedicated to ending the abuse and exploitation of animals by protecting their rights and welfare. IDA's efforts include educational events, cruelty investigations, boycotts, grassroots activism, and hands-on rescue through our sanctuaries in Mississippi and Cameroon, Africa. In Defense of Animals 3010 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael,

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