The Atlanta Falcons wants a refund on the $22 million in bonus money paid to quarterback Michael Vick.
"I don't expect it will go beyond a day," said University of Pennsylvania law professor Stephen B. Burbank, the special master who will serve as arbitrator of the hearing at the law school.
Attorneys representing the NFL Players Association will argue against the Falcons' claim.
The team is expected to contend that Vick knew he was in violation of the contract when he signed the $130 million deal in December 2004, and that he used proceeds from the deal to fund his dogfighting operation.
"I think clearly it's a reach on the part of the Falcons," said Jerry Reisman, a contract and business attorney based in Garden City, N.Y. "I think Vick earned that money. He received the roster bonus given out if you are on a roster at any point. He was on the roster in 2004 and earned the money."
Under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, bonus money earned cannot be returned.
Also Wednesday, Vick's attorney appeared in Surry County (Va.) Circuit Court and was asked to return Nov. 27 to set a trial date on state charges. The attorney, Larry Woodward, told the judge he would be in touch with the prosecutor. It's possible Vick might agree to a plea deal or his attorneys could file a motion to toss the charges.
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Vick has signed the summons to appear before a judge next week on state dogfighting charges
Michael Vick has signed a summons to appear before a Surry County judge next week on state dogfighting charges.
The Newport News native and three co-defendants are scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Sussex County, the temporary location of the Surry court.
On Tuesday, the grand jury indicted Vick on two felony counts -- one of animal cruelty and another of dogfighting.
The six-member panel rejected eight counts of dog killing that were presented by Commonwealth's Attorney Gerald Poindexter.
Vick pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges in August and awaits sentencing in December.
Meantime, Vick is facing more money issues.
As we reported First Source Bank of South Bend says in a federal lawsuit it suffered damages of at least $2 million because Vick and Divine Seven LLC of Atlanta refused to pay for the vehicles. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
Last week, the Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in federal court in Richmond for more than $2.3 million that it said he planned to use for real estate investments.
The Newport News native and three co-defendants are scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Sussex County, the temporary location of the Surry court.
On Tuesday, the grand jury indicted Vick on two felony counts -- one of animal cruelty and another of dogfighting.
The six-member panel rejected eight counts of dog killing that were presented by Commonwealth's Attorney Gerald Poindexter.
Vick pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges in August and awaits sentencing in December.
Meantime, Vick is facing more money issues.
As we reported First Source Bank of South Bend says in a federal lawsuit it suffered damages of at least $2 million because Vick and Divine Seven LLC of Atlanta refused to pay for the vehicles. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
Last week, the Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in federal court in Richmond for more than $2.3 million that it said he planned to use for real estate investments.
Monday, September 24, 2007
DMX Pitbulls Had Wounds When They Were Buried
DOGS BURIED AT DMX HOME HAD WOUNDS: Sheriff continues to investigate
allegations of animal neglect.
*Serious wounds were discovered on two dogs found buried at an Arizona
home owned by rapper DMX, authorities said Saturday.
According to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, one of the dogs
had bite wounds and another suffered trauma to its abdomen, but exact
causes of death have yet to be determined. A third dog carcass had
been
burned so badly an exam was inconclusive, reports the Associated Press.
The dogs were discovered during an Aug. 24 raid on the rapper's
north
Phoenix home following allegations of animal neglect. Authorities
also
seized 12 live pit bulls, numerous weapons, and about a quarter-ounce
of
marijuana in a bedroom, Arpaio said.
The sheriff initially said a half-pound of suspected narcotics
was found, but tests showed the substance was not illegal drugs.
No charges had been filed against the 36-year-old rapper or
anyone else, but Arpaio said that may change.
"Someone's going to have to pay for this," the sheriff told AP.
"We have 12 dogs who were abused and three dogs buried in the yard -
someone's going to have to pay."
DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was traveling overseas and
not present during the raid on his home. His lawyer, Murray Richman,
said the artist hadn't been there for months and was paying caretakers
and veterinarians to care for his animals. Richman on Saturday
questioned how the sheriff could connect his client to any alleged
animal abuse.
"How do you attribute activities to a person who has not been
there, when they have knowledge that other persons have been," Richman
said. "Is it because of the celebrity nature?"
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