<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section may lend undue weight to certain ideas, incidents, or controversies . Please help to create a more balanced presentation . Discuss and resolve this issue before removing this message . (July 2018) </Td> </Tr> <P> A search warrant executed on April 25, 2007, as part of a drug investigation of Vick's cousin Davon Boddie led to discovery of evidence of unlawful dog fighting activities at a property owned by Vick in rural Surry County in southeastern Virginia, with extensive facilities for the activity . Media attention quickly grew as state officials investigated, soon joined by federal authorities . As separate state and federal investigations progressed, more details emerged about an interstate dog - fighting ring that involved drugs and gambling . Gruesome details of abuse, torture, and execution of under - performing dogs galvanized animal rights activists and expressions of public outrage . Vick and several others were indicted on federal and Virginia state felony charges related to the operation . </P> <P> In July 2007, Vick and three other men were indicted on federal felony charges of operating an unlawful interstate dog fighting venture known as "Bad Newz Kennels". Vick was accused of financing the operation, directly participating in dog fights and executions, and personally handling thousands of dollars in related gambling activities . Federal prosecutors indicated they intended to proceed under the provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization . </P> <P> By August 20, Vick and the other three co-defendants agreed to separate plea bargains for the federal charges . They were expected to each receive federal prison sentences of between one and five years . Four days later, Vick filed plea documents with the federal court . He pleaded guilty to "Conspiracy to Travel in Interstate Commerce in Aid of Unlawful Activities and to Sponsor a Dog in an Animal Fighting Venture". Vick admitted to providing most of the financing for the operation, and to participating directly in several dog fights in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina . He admitted to sharing in the proceeds from these dog fights . He further admitted that he knew his colleagues killed several dogs who did not perform well . He admitted to being involved in the destruction of 6--8 dogs, by hanging or drowning . The "victimization and killing of pit bulls" was considered an aggravating circumstance, allowing prosecutors to exceed the federal sentencing guidelines for the charge . Vick denied placing any side bets on the dogfights . On August 27, U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson accepted Vick's guilty plea, but reminded Vick that he (Hudson) was under no obligation to accept the prosecution's recommendation of a reduced sentence . </P>

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