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Vick Co-Defendants Set For Plea Agreement Hearings

Monday, August 13, 2007 – updated: 12:08 pm EDT August 14, 2007

The last two co-defendants in the federal dogfighting case against Falcons quarterback Michael Vick have scheduled plea agreement hearings.

Co-defendant Tony Taylor has already pleaded guilty.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has scheduled plea agreement hearings for the two remaining co-defendants -- Quanis Phillips of Atlanta is scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. and Purnell Peace of Virginia Beach is scheduled for Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Philips and Peace were the remaining co-defendants of Vick. Taylor, Philips, Peace and Vick all pleaded not guilty just last month to two felony crimes -- conspiracy to commit an unlawful act and sponsoring an animal in an unlawful animal fighting venture.

  • DISCUSS: What Do The Plea Agreements Mean For Vick?

  • Vick faces 5 years in prison and a $350,000 fine if convicted of the two felony charges.

    Taylor pleaded guilty a few weeks ago but will not find out his sentence until after a trial for Vick, which is scheduled to begin in November.

    Vick's Playing Status Still On Hold

    NFL spokesman Greg Aiello sayid the league has yet to complete its investigation of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, and, reports to the contrary, is not ready to announce a suspension.

    Vick has been charged with operating a dogfighting ring on his Virginia property. A jury trial is scheduled to begin November 26th.

    Commissioner Roger Goodell barred Vick from reporting to training camp last month while the investigation continued. He could use the NFL's personal conduct policy to suspend Vick for the 2007 season.

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