Michael Vick dogfighting ring

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Michael_Vick_dogfighting_ring
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:crime
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Bad_Newz_Kennels_dogfighting_investigation
gptkbp:criminalCharge conspiracy to engage in dogfighting
conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities
gptkbp:endDate 2007
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Michael Vick dogfighting ring
gptkbp:investigatedBy gptkb:Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation
gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Agriculture
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:Michael_Vick
gptkb:Purnell_Peace
gptkb:Quanis_Phillips
gptkb:Tony_Taylor
gptkbp:legalOutcome Michael Vick pleaded guilty
co-defendants pleaded guilty
Michael Vick sentenced to 23 months in federal prison
gptkbp:location gptkb:Surry_County,_Virginia
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive national and international media attention
gptkbp:notableFauna gptkb:Handsome_Dan
gptkb:Jonny_Justice
gptkb:Lucas
gptkbp:relatedTo animal welfare legislation
NFL player suspensions
public debate on animal cruelty
gptkbp:resultedIn Michael Vick imprisonment
Michael Vick suspension from NFL
public outcry over animal cruelty
seizure of over 50 dogs
gptkbp:startDate 2001
gptkbp:subjectOf gptkb:ESPN_documentaries
gptkb:HBO_Real_Sports_segment
gptkb:The_Lost_Dogs_(book)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cherry_the_Dog
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6