ATLANTA, July 17 (UPI) -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick reportedly has been indicted on two felony charges in an alleged dogfighting ring at a house he owns in Virginia.
According to a report on Atlanta TV station WSBTV's Web site, Vick has been indicted for sponsoring a dog in an animal fighting venture and for conspiracy as part of another felony in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District in Richmond, Va.
Vick's home in Surry County, Va., was raided April 26 and authorities seized 54 dogs, along with several other pieces of equipment associated with dogfighting.
The property was searched again June 7 by federal officials, who uncovered the graves of several pit bulls.
Vick denied any involvement in dogfighting conducted on his property when the case first broke and has blamed family members for taking advantage of his generosity.
The indictment could affect Vick's status for the 2007 season under the NFL's new player conduct policy.
