The star football quarterback Michael Vick has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to federal dog fighting charges and could face over a year in jail. Last month Vick and three co-defendants were charged with operating an illegal dog fighting and betting ring based in southeastern Virginia. Two of his co-defendants said Vick participated in the killing of at least eight dogs, some by hanging and drowning. In April authorities raided Vick’s property and found at least 60 pit bulls and paraphernalia commonly associated with dog fighting. Some of the animals reportedly had deep wounds and cuts consistent with fighting. Authorities later reportedly found up to 30 dog corpses buried on the property. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has begun offering a $5,000 reward for tips leading to the conviction of those involved in dog fighting. Meanwhile. former world heavyweight boxing champion Lamon Brewster has joined PETA’s campaign against dog fighting.

Lamon Brewster: “I’m heavyweight boxing champion 'Relentless' Lamon Brewster for PETA. I usually let my fists do the talking for me, but I always speak up for the animals. Dog fighting is a cruel and deadly activity in which dogs are forced to tear each other apart. I choose to fight every time I step into the ring, but animals aren’t given that choice. For more information, please visit helpinganimals.com.”