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Vick pleaded guilty Monday to a federal dog-fighting charge and awaited a Dec. 10 sentencing date that could send the NFL star to prison. The plea by the suspended Falcons QB was accepted by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson, who asked: "Are you entering the plea of guilty to a conspiracy charge because you are in fact guilty?" Vick replied, "Yes, sir."
Reported by the Associated Press
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Hudson emphasized he is not bound by sentencing guidelines and can impose the maximum sentence of up to five years in prison. "You're taking your chances here. You'll have to live with whatever decision I make," Hudson. ... In his written plea filed in federal court Friday, Vick admitted helping kill six to eight pit bulls and supplying money for gambling on the fights. He said he did not personally place any bets or share in any winnings.
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