| April 24, 2006 |
Michael Vick's attorney announces an out-of-court settlement in a paternity suit, in a case stemming from a 2002 relationship with Sonya Elliott. Vick also infected her with genital herpes. |
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| November 26, 2006 |
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick makes an obscene gesture to hometown fans at the Georgia Dome. |
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The Georgia Dome |
| January 17, 2007 |
A TSA agent retrieves a water bottle thrown out by Atlanta Falcons QB Micheal Vick and sends it to be tested. Vick waffled over whether to put it in his checked luggage or throw it away. |
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| January 22, 2007 |
The Florida Attorney-General's office decides not to press charges for possession of marijuana against Falcons QB Michael Vick. |
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Michael Vick |
| April 25, 2007 |
Evidence of dogfighting is found on the Virginia estate of Michael Vick. Officers had raided the home to arrest Vick's cousin and his cook on narcotics charges |
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Michael Vick |
| June 7, 2007 |
Virginia State Police announce an investigation with federal authorities into dogfighting at Michael Vick's Virginia estate |
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Michael Vick |
| July 17, 2007 |
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and others are indicted for dogfighting activities at Vick's Virginia estate. Federal authorities believed dogfighting had been ongoing for 6 years. |
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Michael Vick |
| August 20, 2007 |
According to his attorney, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick reached a plea agreement on dogfighting charges that had all but destroyed his football career. |
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Michael Vick |
| August 24, 2007 |
Michael Vick's plea agreement to dogfighting-related charges is filed in federal court in Richmond, Virginia. 15 minutes later, the NFL suspends Vick indefinitely. |
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Michael Vick |
| August 27, 2007 |
Michael Vick pleads guilty in federal court to charges from dogfighting-related charges |
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Michael Vick |
| November 19, 2007 |
Michael Vick voluntarily begins serving his sentence three weeks before schedule. |
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Michael Vick |
| December 10, 2007 |
U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson orders Michael Vick, convicted on charge of conspiracy in connection with a dogfighting enterprise known as "Bad Newz Kennels" from 2001 through April 2007, to 23 months in jail. |
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