Transcript: Michael Vick to Plead Guilty in Dogfighting Case

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ROBERT SIEGEL
NPR All Things Considered
08-20-2007
Michael Vick to Plead Guilty in Dogfighting Case

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A lawyer for Michael Vick says the star quarterback will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges. Vick, who plays for the Atlanta Falcons, was indicted last month, and he said at outset that he was innocent. But three of his codefendants reached plea deals. And today, Vick's lawyer said he has too.

NPR's Tom Goldman is following this story and joins us now. And Tom, tell us more about today's statement from Michael Vick's lawyer.

TOM GOLDMAN: Yes. As you mentioned, it was his lead attorney, Billy ...

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