Monday, July 23, 2007

NFL to Vick: Stay out of camp

 

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NFL to Vick: Stay out of camp

League will review dogfighting charges against QB

Posted: Monday July 23, 2007 8:00PM; Updated: Monday July 23, 2007 9:16PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Vick was ordered by commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday to stay away from the Atlanta Falcons' training camp until the league reviews the dogfighting charges against him.

"While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or innocence, it is my responsibility as commissioner of the National Football League to determine whether your conduct, even if not criminal, nonetheless violated league policies, including the Personal Conduct Policy," Goodell said in a letter to the quarterback.

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After his indictment last week, the NFL's position was that it would monitor developments and allow the legal process to "determine the facts."

Since then, pressure has been mounting on the league and the Falcons, particularly from animal-rights groups.

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If convicted, Vick and three others charged with him could face up to six years in prison, and $350,000 in fines
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