NFL superstar Vick begins life behind bars before sentencing

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RICHMOND, Virginia (AFP) — Former American football star Michael Vick turned himself over to US marshals here Monday to begin serving a prison sentence for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy.

Vick, a National Football League star with the Atlanta Falcons before the dogfighting scandal ruined his career, and three co-defendants pleaded guilty to one count of interstate travel to aid illegal gambling and dogfighting.

Vick decided to begin serving his sentence even before judge Henry Hudson imposes punishment upon Vick on December 10 at his scheduled hearing.

"From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions and his self-surrender further demonstrates that acceptance," Vick's attorney, Billy Martin said in a prepared statement.

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