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A dog federal agents found on Michael Vick’s Virginia property. Photo by Joe Fudge/ Newport News Daily Press.

by James Oliphant

In court documents filed today

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, disgraced Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick admitted to killing dogs as part of a dogfighting ring in southeastern Virginia. He also said he provided most of the funding for the operation and the gambling that went with it.

Vick, who was also indicted under his dogfighting nickname “Ookie,” however denied that he himself wagered on the dogs or was involved in taking side bets. That fact could be crucial when Vick is separately punished by the National Football League for his conduct.

Vick is expected to plead guily to a conspiracy charge related to the dogfighting ring in a Richmond federal court on Monday. He could receive a year to 18 months in prison.

Here is a link to the story on chicagotribune.com.

(Vick AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)