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Falcons owner Arthur Blank accused Vick of lying to him and the NFL after one of the NFL star's co-defendants said Friday that the QB took part in drowning and hanging dogs that didn't perform well. "What's suggested in those statements of fact don't match up with what the league was told, even our organization and certainly not what was said to the commissioner," Blank said.
Reported by the Associated Press
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Blank's response came after two co-defendants in the federal dogfighting conspiracy case pleaded guilty earlier Friday, with one saying Vick helped in killing dogs. "It's sad that Michael has put himself into that kind of situation," Blank said. "It's his responsibility for putting himself into that situation." While Vick has yet to enter a plea, Blank pointed out: "It seems a pretty clear indication there will be some sort of plea entered. When? I'm not positive. ..." NFL Network insider Adam Schefter is reporting a deal might not be done until Monday. ... So stay tuned a little longer; resolution is near.
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