Ed_Palmedo

Joe, You need to use spell check bro.

I don't know what to think of the Michael Vick plea today. He admitted to conspiracy in a dog fighting ring, bankrolling the operation, and helping kill pit bulls. He does not admit to gambling on the dogs, rather he says his three co-defendants/rats split any money won on the fights. I mean it’s a great deal for Vick, the best scenario he could of imagined. Think about it, if he had to go to trial then all the gruesome actions and terrible stories would have come out to the public. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would have been cringing his teeth the entire year with the constant press surrounding one player and not the game itself. He will still do the same amount of time but won’t have to publicly admit to all the horrendous killings. He just says he participated in or knew about them. I wonder if this plea will be enough????

Another Pittsburgh Steelers defensive player took a dirty shot at QB Jason Campbell last Saturday. The hit almost looked exactly like the one that almost cost Carson Palmer his career. Thank God Campbell's knee held together or else we would have had a long season. This is yet another case of players potentially risking their season to play in a meaning less game. Last year we lost Portis and Springs for basically half the year and look how that turned out. Is there really any need for preseason games? Maybe starter's should sit the whole preseason to avoid injury?

Mattel is voluntarily recalling 9 million of its toys because of hazards to children. The toys in questions include; Sarge brand cars, Barbie and Tanner, Polly Pocket dolls and Batman action figures. These toys are all made in China. This is the second time this month toys made in China have been recalled. Mattel's Fisher-Price division recalled 1.5 million earlier this month. What do you make of all this???

One of Michael Vick's co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a dogfighting conspiracy he says was financed almost entirely by the Atlanta Falcons quarterback. As part of a plea agreement, Tony Taylor pledged to fully cooperate with the government in its prosecution of Vick and two other men accused of running an interstate dogfighting enterprise known as "Bad Newz Kennels" on Vick's property in rural Surry County. "The 'Bad Newz Kennels' operation and gambling monies were almost exclusively funded by Vick," a summary of facts supporting the plea agreement and signed by Taylor states. The plea deal requires Taylor to testify against Vick and his two remaining co-defendants if called upon to do so. Taylor cannot get a stiffer sentence or face any new charges based on any new information he provides, according to terms of the agreement.

Michael Vick pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal dogfighting charges and was released without bond until a Nov. 26 trial. The trial date was set for Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m. as Vick waived his right to a speedy trial. "I look forward to clearing my good name," Vick said in a statement. "I respectfully ask all of you to withhold your judgment until all of the facts are known."

I think he already has his 'dream team' lawyer staff but you’re right it’s going to cost him big $$$. But I also think Vick isn't going to be able to scrabble out of this one. I think he'll get a 90- or 120day sentence if found guilty, but this is America so I won't be surprised if he pays his way out.

Last night, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, ordered Michael Vick to stay away from the Atlanta Falcons' training camp until the league reviews the dogfighting charges against him. Goodell was quoted in a letter he sent to the Atlanta Falcon's quarterback, "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."

It should be noted that Vick is innocent until proven guilty. If anything else people should remember the Duke lacrosse players who were thrown under the bus (and had their university turn their back on them) by crazy North Carolina District Attorney Mike Nifong, who was trying to win an election. We should not find Vick guilty until all the facts are out there. That said, if Vick is responsible for these acts described in the Indictment then he should be thrown in jail. There are some disturbing, if not sick psychological issues, within the indictment. As a fan of Virginia Tech, the NFL, and Michael Vick, I hope this is not true but from what I have read my man from Hampton is going to need more than high-powered lawyers.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division Criminal No. 3:07CR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V. PURNELL A. PEACE a/k/a "P-Funk" and "Funk" QUANIS L. PHILLIPS a/k/a "Q" TONY TAYLOR a/k/a "T" MICHAEL VICK a/k/a "Ookie" Defendants. 18 U .S.C . § 371 Conspiracy to Travel in Interstate Commerce in Aid of Unlawful Activities and to Sponsor a Dog in and Animal Fighting Venture (Count 1) INDICTMENT JULY 2007 TERM - At Richmond, Virginia COUNT ONE (Conspiracy to Travel in Interstate Commerce in Aid of Unlawful Activities and to Sponsor a Dog in an Animal Fighting Venture) THE GRAND JURY CHARGES THAT: 1. Beginning in or about early-2001 and continuing through on or about April 25, 2007, in the Eastern District of Virginia and elsewhere, defendants, PURNELL A. PEACE. also known as "P-hunk" and "Funk," QUANIS L . PHILLIPS, also known as `Q ."TONY TAYLOR . also known as "T," and MICHAEL VICK, also known as "Ookie, did knowingly arid will('ullvv combine, conspire . confederate and agree with each other, and with persons known and wiknovwn to the Grand Jury_ to commit the following offenses against the United States, to wit : a. traveling in interstate commerce and using the mail or any facility in interstate commerce with intent to commit any crime of violence to further any unlawful activity and to promote, manage, establish, carry on, and facilitate the promotion, management, establishment, and carrying on of an unlawful activity, to wit : a business enterprise involving gambling in violation of Virginia Code Annotated Sections 3.1-796.124(A)(2) . 18.2-326, and 18.2-328. and thereafter performing and attempting to perform acts to commit any crime of violence to further any unlawful activity and to promote, manage, establish, and carry on, and to facilitate the promotion, management, establishment, and carrying on of the unlawful activity, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1952 ; b. knowingly sponsoring and exhibiting an animal in an animal fighting venture, if any animal in the venture has moved in interstate commerce. in violation of Title 7, United States Code, Section 2156(a)(1) ; and c. knowingly buying, transporting, delivering, and receiving for purposes of transportation, in interstate commerce, any dog for purposes of having the dog participate in an animal fighting venture, in violation of Title 7, United States Code, Section 2156(h) . MANNER AND MEANS OF THE CONSPIRACY It was part of the conspiracy that the defendants and their co-conspirators would and did : a. purchase and develop a parcel of property to serve as the main staging area for hosing and training pit bulls involved in the animal fighting venture and for hosting dog fights; b. establish a kennel name to represent the animal fighting venture in dog ighting competitions; c. purchase pit bulls for use in dog fighting competitions : d. train and breed pit bulls for participation in dog fighting competitions, e. travel to other locations in interstate commerce to participate in dog fighting competitions; f. sponsor and exhibit dogs in animal fighting competitions in interstate commerce involving dogs that have moved across state lines ; provide funding for the expenses associated with the ongoing animal fighting venture, including improvements on the property, dog food, medicine, travel expenses, and purse fees for dog fighting competitions ; and h. develop the animal fighting venture's pool of pit bulls by testing the fighting prowess of dogs within the venture, providing veterinary treatment for injured dogs slated to stay with the kennel, and destroying or otherwise disposing of dogs not selected to stay with the ongoing animal fighting venture . OVERT ACTS 3. In furtherance of the conspiracy and to effect the objects thereof, at least one of the following overt acts, among others, was committed by the defendants and other conspirators in the Eastern District of Virginia and elsewhere : 2001-2002: Establishment of "Bad Newz Kennels" at 1915 Moonlight Road, Smithfield, Virginia At some point in or about early 2001, QUANIS L . PHILLIPS, also known as "Q .- TONY TAYLOR, also known as "T," and MICHAEL VICK, also known as "Ookic," decided to start a venture aimed at sponsoring American Pit Bull Terriers in dog fighting competitions . 5 . In or about May 2001, TAYLOR. identified the property at 1915 Moonlight Road, Smithfield, Virginia, as being a suitable location for housing and training pit bulls for fighting . 6. On or about June 29, 2001, VICK paid approximately $34,000 for the purchase of property located at 1915 Moonlight Road, Smithfield, Virginia . From this point forward, the defendants, aided and assisted by others known and unknown to the Grand Jury, used this property as the main staging area for housing and training the pit bulls involved in the dog fighting venture and hosting dog fights . 7. In or about 2001, the exact dates being unknown to the Grand Jury. PURNELL A. PEACE, also known as "P-Funk" and "Funk,"PHILLIPS, "TAYLOR, and VICK started acquiring pit bulls for the fighting operation from various locations inside and outside of Virginia . including the purchasing approximately 4 dogs from an individual in North Carolina . approximately 1 dog from an individual in New York, approximately 6 clogs and 6 puppies from an individual in Richmond, Virginia, and a female pit bull named "Jane" from an individual in Williamsburg, Virginia. 8. In or about early September 2001, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK purchased approximately 4 pit bull puppies for approximately 1,000 from an individual known to the Grand Jury in Williamsburg, Virginia . One of these puppies was a male pit bull named "Magic ." 9. In or about early 2002, VICK, accompanied by PEACE . purchased approximately 4 pit hulls from Cooperating Witness Number 1 (C.W.1) in Virginia. (C.W.1) had previously purchased one of the pit bulls from an individual in North Carolina . 10. In or about early 2002, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK established a dog Iighting business enterprise known as "Bad Newz Kennels ." At one point, the defendants obtained shirts and headbands representing and promoting their affiliation with "Bad Newz Kennels." 11. Beginning in 2002 and continuing through at least 2005 . the exact dates bcinL unknown to the Grand Jury, "Bad Newz Kennels" members, aided and assisted by others known and unknown to the Grand Jury, continued to develop the 1915 Moonlight Road property for the ongoing dog fighting venture, including building : a fence to shield the rear portion of the compound from public view; multiple sheds used at various times to house training equipment, injured dogs, and organized fights ; a house to he occupied by the defendants and others associated with maintaining the property; and kennels and buried car axles with chains for the pit bulls. The buried car axles allow the dog chains to pivot, allowing the pit bulls to avoid getting tangled in the chains . 2002 : Execution of "Bad Newz Kennels" Pit Bulls that Performed Poorly in "Testing" Sessions : 12. In or about February 2002, PEACE and VICK "rolled" or "tested" some of their fighting dogs against other dogs owned by (C.W.1) and others in Virginia Beach, Virginia. "Rolling" or "testing" a fighting dog means placing the dog in a short fighting match to determine how well the animal fights . One of the pit bulls sponsored by PEACE and VICK in this "testing" session did not fight very well . 13. In or about February 2002, PEACE executed the pit bull that did not perform well in the "testing" session by shooting it with a .22 caliber pistol . 14. In or about the summer of 2002 at various times, the exact dates being unknown to the Grand Jury, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK "rolled" or "tested" additional -Bad Newz Kennels" dogs by putting the dogs through fighting sessions at 1915 Moonlight Road to determine which animals were good fighters . 15. In or about the summer of 2002, PEACE executed at least one dog that did not perform well in a "testing" session at 1915 Moonlight Road by shooting the animal . 16. In or about the summer of 2002, PHILLIPS executed at least one dog that did not perform well in a "testing" session at 1915 Moonlight Road by shooting the animal, 17. In or about the summer of 2002, TAYLOR executed at least two dogs that did not perform well in "testing" sessions at 1915 Moonlight Road by shooting one dog and electrocuting the other . 2002. Fights Involving "Maniac," a Male Pit Bull Owned by an Individual from North Carolina, Versus Dogs Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels" : 18 . In or about the spring of 2002, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and TAYLOR traveled from Virginia to North Carolina with a male pit bull named "Seal" to participate in a dog light against a male pit bull named "Maniac," owned by an individual from North Carolina . The purse fir the dog fight was established at approximately 500 per side, for a total of approximately 1,000. 19. In or about the spring of 2002, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and TAYLOR sponsored "Seal" in a dog fight against "Maniac ." 20. In or about the spring of 2002, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE . PHILLIPS, and TAYLOR, lost the purse when "Maniac" prevailed over "Seal." 21. In or about late 2002, an individual traveled from North Carolina to Virginia with a male pit bull named "Maniac" to participate in a dog fight against a pit bull named "Zebra," owned by a person unknown to the Grand Jury . "Bad Newz Kennels" hosted the dog light at 1915 Moonlight Road and established the purse at approximately 1,000 per side, for a total of approximately 2,000. 22. In or about late 2002, a person unknown to the Grand Jury, aided and assisted by "TAYLOR and VICK, sponsored "Zebro" in the fight against "Maniac ." 23. In or about late 2002, a person unknown to the Grand .fury, aided and assisted by TAYLOR and VICK., lost the purse when "Maniac" prevailed over "Zebro ." Late 2002 : A Fight Involving "Chico," a Male Pit Bull Owned by `Bad Newz _Kennels,' Versusa Pit Bull from Alabama : 24. In or about late 2002, individuals unknown to the Grand Jury traveled from Alabama to Virginia with a male pit bull to participate in a dog fight against a male pit hull named "Chico" owned by "Bad Newz Kennels ." "Bad Newz Kennels" hosted the dog light at 1915 Moonlight Road and established the purse at approximately 1,000 per side, for a total of approximately 2,000. 25. In or about late 2002, PHILLIPS and TAYLOR, sponsored "Chico" in a dog fight against the male pit bull from Alabama. 26. In or about late 2002, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PHILLIPS and TAYLOR, won the purse when "Chico" prevailed over the male pit bull from Alabama . Late 2002 : "Bad Newz Kennels" Hosting Other Kennels' Dog Fights at 1915 Moonlight Road : 27. In or about late 2002, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS, and TAYLOR, hosted one regular fight and a ."Grand Champion Fight" (meaning that each dog was fighting for his fifth consecutive win) at 1915 Moonlight Road between male pit bulls from North Carolina and Maryland . 28. In or about late 2002, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS . and TAYLOR, hosted a fight at 1915 Moonlight Road between a male pit bull sponsored by the "Junior Mafia" of North Carolina versus a male pit bull sponsored by a person known to the Grand July from Williamsburg, Virginia . 2002-2003 : Fights Involving "Jane," a Female Pit Bull Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels," Versus Pit_BullsFrom New York and North Carolina and a Fight in New Jersey. 29. In or about late 2002, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and another individual known to the Grand Jury traveled from Virginia to Maryland with a female pit bull named "Jane" to participate in a dog fight against a female pit bull owned by "Show Biz Kennels of New York . The purse for the dog fight was established at approximately 1,000 per side, for a total of approximately 2,000. 30. In or about late 2002, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and TAYLOR sponsored "Jane" in a dog fight against the female pit bull owned by "Show Biz Kennels ." 31 . In or about late 2002, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE-, PHILLIPS . and TAYLOR, won the purse when "Jane" prevailed over the female pit bull owned by "Show Biz Kennels ." 32. In or about the spring of 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS. TAYLOR, VICK, and two other individuals known to the Grand Jury, traveled from Virginia to North Carolina with a female pit bull named "Jane" to participate in a dog fight against a female pit bull owned by individuals from North Carolina unknown to the Grand Jury . The purse for the dog fight was established at approximately 1,500 per side, for a total of approximately 3,000. 33. In or about the spring of 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK sponsored "Jane"" in a dog fight against the female pit bull from North Carolina . 34. In or about the spring of 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK, won the purse when"Jane" prevailed over the female pit bull from North Carolina. 35. In or about late 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and another individual known to the Grand Jury traveled from Virginia to New Jersey with a female pit bull named "Jane" to participate in a dog fight against a female pit bull owned by individuals unknown to the Grand Jury . The purse for the dog fight was established at approximately 5,000 per side, fir a total of approximately 10,000 . 36. In or about late 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and TAYLOR sponsored "Jane" in a dog fight against the female pit bull owned by the individuals unknown to the Grand Jury . 37. In or about late 2003, "Bad News Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS, and TAYLOR, won the purse when "Jane" prevailed over the female pit bull owned by the individuals unknown to the Grand Jury . 2003-2004: Fights Involving "Big Boy," a Male Pit Bull Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels," Versus.Pit Bulls From South Carolina and New Jersey : 38. In or about the spring of 2003, an individual unknown to the Grand Jury traveled from South Carolina to Virginia with a male pit bull to participate in a dog fight against a male pit hull named "Big Boy," owned by "Bad Newz Kennels ." "Bad Newz Kennels" hosted the dog tight at 1915 Moonlight Road and established the purse at approximately 1,000 per side, for a total of approximately 2,000 . 39. In or about the spring of 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK sponsored "Big Boy" in a dog fight against the male pit bull from South Carolina . 40. In or about the spring of 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE . PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK, won the purse when "Big Boy" prevailed over the male pit bull from South Carolina. 41. In or about late 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK traveled from Atlanta, Georgia to South Carolina with a male pit bull named "Big Boy" to participate in a dog fight against a male pit bull owned by an individual from South Carolina unknown to the Grand Jury. The purse for the dog fight was established at approximately 3,600 per side, 10r a total of approximately 7,200 . 42. In or about late 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR . and VICK sponsored "Big Boy" in a dog fight against the male pit bull from South Carolina . 43. In or about late 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR. and VICK, won the purse when "Big Boy" prevailed over the male pit bull from South Carolina . 44. In or about the spring of 2004, individuals unknown to the Grand Jury traveled from New Jersey to Virginia with a male pit bull to participate in a dog fight against a male pit bull named "Big Boy," owned by "Bad Newz Kennels ." "Bad Newz Kennels" hosted the dog fight at 1915 Moonlight Road and established the purse at approximately 1,500 per side, for a total of approximately 3,000. 45. In or about the spring of 2004, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK sponsored "Big Boy" in a dog fight against the male pit bull from New .jersey . 46. In or about the spring of 2004, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS . TAYLOR, and VICK won the purse when "Big Boy" prevailed over the male pit bulll from. New Jersey . March 2003 : Fights Involvine Two Pit Bulls Owned by an Individual from North Carolina Versus Pit Dulls Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels" : 47. In or about June 2002, Cooperating Witness Number 2 (C .W . 2) observed PEACE, VICK, and others unknown to the Grand Jury representing "Bad Newz Kennels" and "Hard Core Kennels" participate in two separate dog fights against "D .C . Kennels" at a location around Blackstone, Virginia. (C.W.2) approached an individual unknown to the Grand Jury after the light to offer "Bad Newz Kennels" a future fight with two of his pit bulls, a 35 pound female pit bull and a 47 pound male pit bull. 48. In or about the late summer of 2002, an individual unknown to the Grand Jury from "Bad Newz Kennels" agreed to fight (C.W.2's) pit bulls in or around March 2003 . 49. In or about March of 2003, (C.W.2) traveled from North Carolina to a location near Blackstone, Virginia with his 35 pound female pit bull and a 47 pound male pit hull 1,0 participate in the dog fight matches against members of "Bad Newz Kennels ." 50. In or about March of 2003, PEACE, VICK, and other individuals unknown to the Grand Jury sponsored a female pit bull in a dog fight against the 35 pound female pit bull owned by (C.W.2). The purse for the dog fight was established at approximately 13,000 per side, for a total of approximately 26,000. 51. In or about March of 2003, PEACE, VICK, and other individuals unknown to the Grand Jury sponsored a female pit bull in a fight against the 35 pound female pit bull owned by (C.W.2). 52. In or about March of 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, VICK, and others unknown to the Grand Jury, lost the purse when the 35 pound female pit bull owned by (C.W.2) prevailed over the "Bad Newz Kennels" pit bull . 53. In or about March of 2003, PEACE, after consulting with VICK about the losing female pit bull's condition, executed the losing dog by wetting the dog down with water and elctrocuting the animal . 54. In or about March of 2003, PEACE, VICK, and other individuals unknown to the Grand Jury sponsored a male pit hull in a dog fight against the 47 pound male pit bull owned by (C.W.2) . The purse for the dog fight was established at approximately 10,000 per side . for a total of approximately 20,000. 55. 1n or about March of 2003, PEACE, VICK, and other individuals unknown to the Grand Jury sponsored a male pit bull in a fight against the 47 pound male pit bull owned by (C.W.2). 56. In or about March of 2003, "Bad Newz Kenels," represented by PEACE, VICK, and others unknown to the Grand Jury, lost the purse when the 47 pound male pit bull owned by (C.W.2) prevailed over the "Bad Newz Kennels" pit bull . 57. In or about March of 2003, VICK retrieved a book bag from a vehicle containing approximately 23,000 in cash. The cash was provided to (C.W.2) as payment for winning both dog fight matches. March 2003 : A Fight Involving "Cleo," a Female Pit Bull From New York, Versus a Pit Bull Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels" : 58. In or about March of 2003, PEACE, VICK, and other individuals unknown to the Grand Jury sponsored a female pit bull in a dog fight against a female pit bull named "C'leo," owned by an individual unknown to the Grand Jury from New York and handled during the Fight by (C.W.1). The purse for the dog fight which took place in Surry County, Virginia was established at approximately 3,000 per side, for a total of approximately 6,000 . 59. In or about March of 2003, PEACE met CW 1 and led him to the fight location in Surry County. Virginia. 60. In or about March of 2003, PEACE, VICK, and other individuals unknown to the Grand Jury sponsored a female pit bull in a fight against the female pit bull named `'Cleo ." 61. In or about March of 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, VICK. and others unknown to the Grand Jury, lost the purse . The "Bad Newz Kennels" female pit bull umped out of the ring and "scratched" the fight. Following an agreement to allow a rematch between the dogs, "Cleo" beat the "Bad Newz Kennels"' female pit bull . 62. In or about March of 2003, PEACE executed the losing dog by shooting it with a Pistol . Fall 2003: A Fi ht Involvin "Magic" a Male Pit Bull Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels,," Versus a Male Pit Bull in South Carolina : 63. In or about the fall of 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK traveled from Atlanta, Georgia to South Carolina with a male pit bull named "Magic" to participate in a dog fight against a male pit bull owned by individuals from South Carolina unknown to the Grand Jury. The purse for the dog fight was established at approximately 1,500 per side, for a total of approximately 3,000. 64. In or about the fall of 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK sponsored "Magic"" in a dog fight against the male pit bull from South Carolina . 65. In or about the fall of 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE . PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK, won the purse when "Magic" prevailed over the male pit bull from South Carolina . Fall 2003: A Fi ht Involvin a Male Pit Bull From North Carolina Versus a Male Pit Bull Owned by Bad Newz Kennels" : 66. In or about the fall of 2003, Cooperating Witness Number 3 (C.W.3) traveled to Suny County . Virginia with a male pit bull from North Carolina to participate in a dog fight against a male pit bull named "Tiny," owned by "Bad Newz Kennels." "Bad Newz Kennels" hosted the dog fight at 1915 Moonlight Road and established the purse at approximately 3,500 per side, for a total of approximately 7,000. 67. In or about the fall of 2003, an individual unknown to the Grand Jury met (C.W.3) and led him and others accompanying (C.W.3) to 1915 Moonlight Road, Smithfield, Virginia . 68. In or about the fall of 2003, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK sponsored "Tiny in a light against the male pit hull sponsored by C .W. 3. During the fight, C.W .4 3 was criticized by a person unknown to the Grand Jury from "Bad Newz Kennels" for (C.W.3's) having yelled out VICK's name in front of the crowd during the dog fight . 69. In or about the fall of 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK, won the purse when "Tiny" prevailed over the male pit bull owned by (C.W.3) . 70. In or about the fall of 2003, PEACE told (C.W.3) that he would give him a rematch in the future. Late 2003 : A Fight Involving "Trouble," a Female Pit Bull Owned by an Individual _from North Carolina, Versus a Pit Bull Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels": 71. In or about late 2003, Cooperating Witness Number 4 (C.W.4) traveled to Surry County, Virginia with a female pit bull named "Trouble," a dog that originally came from Florida, to participate in a dog fight against a female pit bull owned by "Bad Newz Kennels ." "Bad Ncwz Kennels" hosted the dog fight at 1915 Moonlight Road and established the purse at approximately 7,000 per side, for a total of approximately 14,000 . 72. In or about late 2003, an individual unknown to the Grand Jury met (C.W.4) and led him and others accompanying (C.W.4) to 1915 Moonlight Road, Smithfield, Virginia . 73. In or about late 2003, PEACE placed a side-bet with (C.W.4) of approximately 4,000 on the "Bad Newz Kennel" dog to win the fight . 74. In or about late 2003, PEACE, VICK, and other individuals unknown to the Grand Jury sponsored a female pit bull in a fight against the female pit hull named "Trouble .'' 75. In or about late 2003, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by P,E,ACE, VICK, and others unknown to the Grand Jury, lost the purse when "Trouble" prevailed over the "Bad Newz Kennels" pit bull . 76. In or about late 2003, VICK paid (C.W.4) the purse money of approximately 7,000 and approximately 4,000 for the side-bet entered by PEACE . Ear1y_2004 : A Fight Involving "Too Short," a Male Pit Bull Owned by "Bad Newz Kennels"„ Versus a Pit Bull from Maryland : 77. In or about the early 2004, individuals unknown to the Grand Jury traveled from Maryland to Virginia with a male pit bull to participate in a dog fight against a male pit bull named "Too Short" owned by "'Bad Newz Kennels ." "Bad Newz Kennels" hosted the dog fight at 1915 Moonlight Road and established the purse was at approximately 3,000 per side, for a total of approximately 6,000. 78. In or about early 2004, PEACE, PHILLIPS, TAYLOR, and VICK sponsored "Too Short" in a dog fight against the male pit bull from Maryland . 79. In or about early 2004, "Bad Newz Kennels," represented by PEACE, PHILLIPS . TAYLOR, and VICK, won the purse when "Too Short" prevailed over the male pit bull from Maryland, 2004-2005 : "Bad Newz Kennels" Continues Hosting Dog Fights at 1915 Moonlight Road, Smithfield, Virginia : 80. From in or about late 2004 through 2005 at various times, the exact dates being unknown to the Grand Jury, PEACE, PHILLIPS, VICK, and others known and unknown to the Grand Jury continued operation of the animal fighting venture at 1915 Moonlight Road and hosted approximately 10 dog fights on the property . Many of these fights were held on the second floor of 'a shed on the property . Participants in these fights carne from various places, including New York, "Texas, and North Carolina . Early 2007 : "Bad Newz Kennels" Dog Fighting Operation Continues at 1915 Moonlight Road, Smithfield, Virginia : 81 . In or about early 2007, the exact dates being unknown to the Grand Jury, PEACE, PHILLIPS, VICK, and others known and unknown to the Grand Jury continued operation of the animal fighting venture at 1915 Moonlight Road . 82 . In or about April 2007, PEACE, PHILLIPS, VICK, and two others known and unknown to the Grand Jury "rolled" or "tested" additional "Bad Newz Kennels" dogs by putting the dogs through fighting sessions at 1915 Moonlight Road to determine which animals were good fighters. 83 . In or about April 2007, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and VICK executed approximately 8 dogs that did not perform well in "testing" sessions at 1915 Moonlight Road by various methods, including hanging, drowning, and slamming at least one dog's body to the ground . 84. On or about April 25, 2007, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and VICK possessed various items associated with the continued operation of the dog fighting operation at 1915 Moonlight Road, including the sheds and kennels associated with housing the fighting dogs and hosting dog lights ; approximately 54 American Pit Bull Terriers, some of which had scars and injuries appearing to be related to dog fighting ; a "rape stand," a device in which a female dog who is too aggressive to submit to males for breeding is strapped down with her head held in place by a restraint ; a "break" or "parting" stick used to pry open fighting dogs' mouths during fights .- treadmills and "slat mills" used to condition fighting dogs ; and other items . (In violation of T itle 18, United States Code, Section 371). Forfeiture Allegation Pursuant to Rule 32.2(a) Fed. R. Crim. P., the defendants are hereby notified that, if convicted of the offense charged in Count One, the defendants shall forfeit to the United States their interest in any property constituting, or derived from, proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as the result of such violation, including any assets which may be directly forfeitable as proceeds or subject to forfeiture as a substitute asset . (in accordance with Title 18, United States Code, Section 981(a)(1)©, as incorporated by 28 U .S .C . § 2461© .)

I'm a big Redskins fan too but I think winning 14 games is a pipe dream.

Scouts Inc. is taking their shots at the Washington Redskins. These fools have starting QB Jason Campbell ranked 30 out of 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. That's right, somehow these idiots have the duo of Charlie Frye and rookie Brady Quinn ahead of Campbell. Rookie JaMarcus Russell and dreadful Josh McCown were ranked #24??? How does that happen? Rookies and washed-up NFL rejects are somehow are suppose to put their team in a better situation then Campbell? Campbell has talent all around him, receivers, running backs, Chris Cooley, and a decent O-line. Plus he definitely showed more promise in his starts last season then Frye or McCown ever have. Oh yeah, to add insult to injury, the great Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna is ranked #22. What are these guys smoking???

I saw a recent article on ESPN where the Redskins have the #3 ranked running back/attack in the league. A little bit from the article, "If San Diego has the best one-two punch in the NFL, Washington isn't far behind. Starting RB Clinton Portis was limited to eight games last season because of a shoulder injury. That injury really opened the door for backup Ladell Betts. Betts finished the 2006 season with 1,154 yards on 245 carries. Betts, scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2006 season, re-signed with Washington. His return should make for a very good training camp battle with Portis. Depth-wise, the Redskins are excellent. They also signed former Chiefs and Jets RB Derrick Blaylock, have a scat back in Rock Cartwright. Fullback Mike Sellers is a very good special teams player, blocker and pass catcher. With young QB Jason Campbell at the controls, the Redskins will rely on this deep backfield to carry the offense." With the linebackers and secondary (assuming Springs is back) should be solid enough but the big question AGAIN THIS SEASON is if the D-line can get in the backfield. The offense should be better with Campbell getting another year of comfort with the system. Our running backs and receivers should be great and that's not even mentioning Cooley in the offense. But then again, I always feel optimistic this time of year. Anyone else have any thoughts about the upcoming season?

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June 27-July 1 and July 4-8, 2007 on the National Mall Open daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evening events 6 p.m. The Festival is held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th Streets, near the Smithsonian museums. There is no admission charge. Visitors should dress for hot and humid weather. Parking around the Mall is extremely limited, so visitors are advised to use Metrorail. The Smithsonian station (Mall exit) is at the Festival site. Federal Triangle and National Archives stations are close by. During the Festival, call 202.633.7484 to hear a recorded description of daily events. For general Smithsonian visitor information, call 202.633.1000 (voice) or 202.357.1729 (TTY).

Young Suffragists Protest Taxation Without Representation in DC Washington, DC - Youth advocates from Washington, DC and California have activities planned tomorrow and Saturday to raise awareness about taxation without representation in the nation's capital. The Young Suffragists' annual event is a protest on Friday in front of the White House, where dozens of youngsters march along the sidewalk and sing their signature song, "Do You Have a Senator?" "This is an inspiring event," said DC Vote Executive Director Ilir Zherka. "There is nothing more persuasive than the determination of young girls and boys demanding the vote for DC." Who: DC Young Suffragists What: Annual White House Protest for DC Voting Rights When: Tomorrow, Friday, June 15 from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Where: Lafayette Park's Southwest Quadrant, Washington, DC In addition to the Friday White House rally, Young Suffragists organizers Jane Malhotra and Jenny Smulson have announced that the Young Suffragists in DC and California invite media to a kid-planned, bi-coastal shout out called "I Scream for Senators!" on Saturday. What: A kids' 15-second, simultaneous cross-continental scream celebrating senators and equal representation for all, followed by free ice cream to soothe sore throats When: Saturday, June 16, 4:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Pacific Where: Washington, DC - Janney Elementary School, 4130 Albemarle, NW, 1/2 block west of Tenleytown Metro California - Los Gatos Town Plaza, corner of Santa Cruz and W. Main Streets, Los Gatos, CA The protestors aim to end DC's injustice by 2012 -- when their oldest original Young Suffragist will be 18 and voting. The hope is that this DC Suffragist will be able to vote for a voting member of Congress and two senators, just like all other Americans.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2007 Strong Bipartisan Vote Boosts Momentum for DC Voting Rights Senate Committee Passes Bill 9-1 Washington, DC - DC Vote applauds the strong, bipartisan vote today of 9-1 in favor of granting DC its first-ever voting member of Congress. All the Democrats on the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted in favor of the bill. They were joined by three key Republicans: Senators Susan Collins (ME), Norm Coleman (MN) and George Voinovich (OH). "Today's mark-up is a resounding victory for DC voting rights. DC Vote and our coalition worked aggressively to secure these votes, and we are thrilled to see that our efforts paid off," said DC Vote Executive Director Ilir Zherka. "At every turn over the past four years, people have doubted our ability to move this legislation. But we have both the moral advantage in this debate and the bipartisan support to get the job done. We also now have the momentum we need to get this bill enacted by the full Senate." The Committee adopted two amendments to the bill. One amendment seeks to stipulate that this bill only provides representation in the House for DC residents. DC Vote believes that Americans living in our nation's capital deserve full representation in the House and the Senate. We recognize that S. 1257 doesn't provide for Senate representation, and we support the bill for providing the most basic right, a vote in the People's House. A second amendment seeks expedited review. In a room packed with supporters wearing red and blue "Let DC Vote in the People's House" buttons, Chairman Lieberman (I-CT) allowed for a brief, spontaneous burst of applause as the vote count was announced. "Lieberman and Collins displayed tremendous leadership in moving this civil rights legislation forward in the Senate," said Zherka. Senator Obama (D-IL) called the mark-up "a step in the direction of justice" and Senator Coleman stated that passage of S. 1257 would mean "this country would be better off." Now that the Committee has taken action on the DC House Voting Rights Act, the DC Vote Coalition will work hard around the country to secure enough votes to pass this bill on the Senate Floor. "It's difficult to imagine a force strong enough to stop this kind of bipartisan support and momentum," said Zherka.

Don't look now but the Nationals pitching rotation actually had a decent little run. No starting pitcher has been slammed in the last 4 games and the team is 3-1. I know that's not much to get excited about but it could be our only run of the year. Now if only we could start hitting!

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WK DATE OPPONENT TICKETS LINE TV TIME (ET) 1 Sun, Sep 9 Miami 1:00 PM 2 Mon, Sep 17 at Philadelphia 8:30 PM (MONDAY NIGHT) 3 Sun, Sep 23 NY Giants 4:15 PM 4 BYE WEEK 5 Sun, Oct 7 Detroit 1:00 PM 6 Sun, Oct 14 at Green Bay 1:00 PM 7 Sun, Oct 21 Arizona 1:00 PM 8 Sun, Oct 28 at New England 4:15 PM 9 Sun, Nov 4 at NY Jets 1:00 PM 10 Sun, Nov 11 Philadelphia 1:00 PM 11 Sun, Nov 18 at Dallas 1:00 PM 12 Sun, Nov 25 at Tampa Bay 1:00 PM 13 Sun, Dec 2 Buffalo 1:00 PM 14 Thu, Dec 6 Chicago 8:15 PM 15 Sun, Dec 16 at NY Giants 8:15 PM 16 Sun, Dec 23 at Minnesota 1:00 PM 17 Sun, Dec 30 Dallas 1:00 PM

From what I hear (and hope) Dan Snyder and agent Drew Rosenhaus may have talked their way out of any deal with the Bears for Linebacker Lance Briggs. The Bears are not happy the possible trade got leaked to the media and now think they are being pressured into a deal. Plus Chicago doesn't want to pay the guaranteed money a 6th overall pick would demand. Cheap bastards! I actually think this is a good thing. The Redskins don't need another linebacker; they need someone that can effectively get to the quarterback. We had no sacks or push from the front four. We had to blitz with our safety and that exposed our corners and they (Carlos Rogers) got schooled and blah, blah, blah...we sucked last year. We need work on our defense line and another cornerback not a linebacker that will demand a deal in the 'Ray Lewis' range. Besides, didn't Gregg Williams hand pick Landon Fletcher to run the defense. We have him, Marcus Washington, Rocky MacIntosh (last years 2nd round pick), and Lamar Marshall. These guys should be able to hold the defense down from the linebacker position. Lance Briggs doesn't even play the same defense as Gregg Williams. Didn't the Redskins learn from signing Jeremiah Trotter. He sucked on the Redskins and then went back to Philly (his old system) and is now a Pro Bowler.

You know the Hoyas are going to take it. Here's my prediction. Georgetown will start off strong and then lose the lead before halftime. Then they'll be hanging around until about 10 minutes left and then watch out. The Hoyas will go on their second half surge and Hibbert will make Oden look like a kid. Oden will foul out and Green will be named MVP.

Way to go Georgetown! I hope everyone in the area got to watch the Hoyas manhandle the boys in baby blue. What happened to Tyler Hansbrough? This team is so fun to watch, I just hope that maybe one of them (Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert) will come back for another season. That and Ewing is going to be sick next year.

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