http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293268,00.html
Embattled NFL quarterback Michael Vick, facing federal charges related to his alleged participation in dogfighting, has been hit with a "$63,000,000,000 billion dollar" lawsuit filed by a South Carolina inmate who alleges the Atlanta Falcons star stole his pit bulls and sold them on eBay to buy "missiles from Iran," FOX News has learned.
Jonathan Lee Riches filed the handwritten complaint over "theft and abuse of my animals" on July 23 in the U.S. District Court in Richmond, Va.
Riches alleges that Vick stole two white mixed pit bull dogs from his home in Holiday, Fla., and used them for dogfighting operations in Richmond, Va. The complaint goes on to allege that Vick sold the dogs on eBay and “used the proceeds to purchase missiles from the Iran government.”
The complaint also alleges that Vick would need those missiles because he pledged allegiance to Al Qaeda in February of this year.
“Michael Vick has to stop physically hurting my feelings and dashing my hopes,” Riches writes in the complaint.
Riches wants $63 billion dollars “backed by gold and silver “ delivered to the front gates to the Williamsburg Federal Correctional facility in South Carolina. Riches is an inmate at the facility serving out a wire fraud conviction.
FOXNews.com attempted to contact Vick, but neither he nor his spokesman could be reached for comment.
Vick's attorneys, meanwhile, are negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors before new dogfighting charges are filed next week, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
No plea agreement involving Atlanta Falcons quarterback Vick has been filed, according to the court clerk, FOX News has learned.
Vick was accused of being involved in a dogfighting ring called "Bad Newz Kennels" run on property he owned in Surry County, Va. In late July, Vick pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities, and conspiring to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture in a Richmond, Va., court.
Vick could reach an agreement ahead of new charges expected to come down next week after two more of Vick's three co-defendants prepare to enter guilty pleas later this week. By reaching a plea agreement, Vick could avoid any additional charges.
FOX News' Ian McCaleb contributed to this report.
― elan, Tuesday, 14 August 2007 23:17 (eighteen years ago)
HERO
― Clay, Tuesday, 14 August 2007 23:20 (eighteen years ago)
That is amazing.
― The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall, Tuesday, 14 August 2007 23:21 (eighteen years ago)
Michael Vick has to stop physically hurting my feelings
This is the quote of quotes.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 14 August 2007 23:23 (eighteen years ago)
One...jillion...dollars
― Shakey Mo Collier, Tuesday, 14 August 2007 23:24 (eighteen years ago)
http://www.gta-series.com/it/lcstories/eastereggs/lionelhutz.jpg
― If Timi Yuro would be still alive, most other singers could shut up, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 02:04 (eighteen years ago)
I wouldn't be surprised if celebrities get nonsensical lawsuits from the less than sane all the time. I probably see a bizarre handwritten lawsuit about once a month at my job.
― Hurting 2, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 02:10 (eighteen years ago)
Hahah Shakey I was thinking of that as well!
― Trayce, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 02:32 (eighteen years ago)
Hurting you totally have to scan and post mentalist handwritten suits! I wanna see them.
― Trayce, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 02:33 (eighteen years ago)
Can you sue for a broken heart as well? (Regardless, the concept sounds like a country music song)
― Cunga, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 02:36 (eighteen years ago)
look for "You Sold My Heart For Missiles From Iran" on the country charts next year
― Curt1s Stephens, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 02:39 (eighteen years ago)
Roffle!~
― Trayce, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 02:40 (eighteen years ago)
This guy seems to continually sue people for insane reasons. Last year he filed a lawsuit against (in part):
George W. Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, James Hoffa, www.google.com, Pope Benedict XVI, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, John Deere, www.accuweather.com, Adolf Hitler's National Socialist Party, Roc-A-Fella Records, Shawn Carter (doing business as Jay-Z), Japan's Nikkei Stock Exchange, Gambino (crime family), Three Mile Island, Tony Danza, Islamic Republic of Iran, University of Miami, GEICO Insurance, Jewish State of Israel, Soledad O'Brien, Tsunami victims, The American Red Cross, Jessica Alba, Charles Moose, al-Qaida Islamic Arm,Fruit of A-Loom, Outback Steakhouse, Donald J. Trump, Chris Berman, Shawn John Combs (doing business as Puff Daddy, doing business as Mr. Ditty), Vincent K. McMahon, Meals on Wheels, Saddam Hussein, Jewish workers at NBC/Universal, Elizabeth Smart, The Panama Canal Commission, Kelly Clarkston, 13 tribes of Israel, Plato, Lincoln Memorial, Boris Becker, Various Buddhist monks, Christina Applegate, Jewish Mossad, National Vanguard Books, Mein Kampf, Venus Williams, Medieval Times, Denny's, Brotherhood of the Snake, Larry King, Larry King Live 9 p.m., Rastafarian natives, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Ulluminati, Wu-Tang Clan, Wu Wear Inc., Nordic gods, The Da Vinci Code, Sears Tower, Mike Tyson, Native American Fish Society, Green Bay's Lambeau Field, Pizza Hut, Ming Dynasty, Barry Bonds, Gangs in Hong Kong, Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, National Hockey League Players' Association, Philadelphia Eagles (2005 roster, including Donovan McNabb), The Waffle House …
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-04-13/fineprint2.shtml
― clotpoll, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 04:54 (eighteen years ago)
Rastafarian natives
???
― Curt1s Stephens, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 04:54 (eighteen years ago)
is he mental or "a comic genius"
― Heave Ho, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 10:45 (eighteen years ago)
Not Tony Orlando and Dawn though.
― Mark G, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 10:49 (eighteen years ago)
i loved a girl once but she didn't love me back she physically hurted my feelings
― elan, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 12:41 (eighteen years ago)
I was kicked, punched and knelt on, I lost feeling in my hands for the next six months. They physically hurt my feeling.
― Heave Ho, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 13:05 (eighteen years ago)
Brownest of the brown liquors..
― sanskrit, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 13:12 (eighteen years ago)
OK EVERYONE YOU HAVE TO READ THE WHOLE PDF ON THAT CITY PAPER SITE, IT IS BASICALLY THE MOST AMAZING THING I'VE EVER READ
― the schef (adam schefter ha ha), Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:38 (eighteen years ago)
"DEFENDANT: HEGELIAN PRINCIPLES" ^^^^^^^^^^^ sir you are otm in your lawsuit
― the schef (adam schefter ha ha), Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:39 (eighteen years ago)
http://dockets.justia.com/search?query=jonathan+lee+riches&search=Search
wau :D :D
― the schef (adam schefter ha ha), Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:41 (eighteen years ago)
Computer Hackers L.L.C
― brownie, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:48 (eighteen years ago)
that guys puts the pauper in in forma pauperis
― Mr. Que, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:49 (eighteen years ago)
There was a dude who used to file suits like that all the time in Essex County, NJ (Newark) - against the FBI, the CIA, the "United States," all kinds of stuff about being tortured and disappeared and there was some celebrity involved who was actually, it turned, out, an anti-terror agent, etc. I really wish I saved them.
There was also a woman who sued Nextel for putting "spying equipments" in her phone.
― Hurting 2, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:52 (eighteen years ago)
He's putting the whole damn system on trial.
― brownie, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:52 (eighteen years ago)
the entire full pdf of the huge lawsuit is amazing. he sues the developers of I95, ninja samurai warriors, gay pride parades, the eiffel tower, dennis hopper, wkrp in cincinnati, chechen rebels, and gangs in hong kong! i really need to know on what grounds he was suing them.
― the schef (adam schefter ha ha), Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:53 (eighteen years ago)
my favorite was DEFENDANT: CLEO, MISS
― the schef (adam schefter ha ha), Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:54 (eighteen years ago)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vLGVvD7A0Y
― sanskrit, Wednesday, 15 August 2007 17:55 (eighteen years ago)
south carolina, man
― latebloomer, Thursday, 23 August 2007 05:06 (eighteen years ago)
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7144402?MSNHPHCP>1=10347
Embattled Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick has a friend — and fellow doggie disrespecter — in Stephon Marbury.
"I think we don't say anything about people who shoot deer or shoot other animals," the Knick point guard told Capital News 9, an Albany TV station. "You know, from what I understand, dogfighting is a sport. It's just behind closed doors.
"I think it's tough that we build up Michael Vick and then we break him down."
Vick agreed last week to plead guilty to federal dogfighting and conspiracy charges.
Some of Vick's teammates shared Marbury's support.
"Mike is very human," Alge Crumpler, who who came into the NFL at the same time as Vick, said. "I think this whole ordeal has kind of dehumanized him for the last couple of months. But he's hurting. I do know that. That's a fact. He is hurting."
Others disagreed.
"He's not on the team," running back Warrick Dunn said. "That pretty much makes him an ex-teammate."
Vick is likely to be sentenced to at least a year in prison — and perhaps longer — after he enters his guilty plea next week. He also faces certain punishment from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell under a tougher personal conduct policy that went into effect this year. Vick is expected to miss at least two seasons before he can even think about a comeback.
Coach Bobby Petrino addressed the situation with his players, gauging their feelings and trying to get a handle on how they wanted to express it.
Some wanted to talk. Some didn't.
The Falcons won't be making an immediate decision on Vick's future, having been asked by the NFL to hold off until the league gets a report from its own investigator.
That hasn't stopped some players from trying to reach out to Vick, offering support as he faces the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Crumpler and offensive tackle Wayne Gandy have both been sending frequent text messages, trying to let the quarterback know that he's not alone.
"It's kind of hard," offensive tackle Wayne Gandy conceded. "You don't really know what to say."
"I try to send him a positive note every day," Crumpler added. "I want to make sure he keeps his head up."
― kingfish, Thursday, 23 August 2007 05:51 (eighteen years ago)
dammit, wrong thread
― kingfish, Thursday, 23 August 2007 05:52 (eighteen years ago)
Yeah, Dave Marsh is backing him too: Read the last Rock and Rap Confidential.
You really shook me up by reviving this thread. I thought the fella up there had dropped his suit. DON'T LET THE DREAM DIE!!!!!
― If Timi Yuro would be still alive, most other singers could shut up, Thursday, 23 August 2007 06:27 (eighteen years ago)
p11
DEFENDANT: MEDIEVAL TIMES
― r|t|c, Thursday, 23 August 2007 08:31 (eighteen years ago)
Sounds like a job for the FTAC or the US equivalent thereof.
― Ned Trifle II, Monday, 27 August 2007 21:09 (eighteen years ago)
http://www.savemichaelvick.com/
― J0hn D., Monday, 27 August 2007 23:54 (eighteen years ago)
"F-ck PETA,a bunch of fat lesbians hate to see a black man thrive. So did The Nazis, and this is America, not Poland. Vicks a hero, an inner city idol Ya'll took Dr. King, and Biggie now Michael too. I busted my .44 on my scotty. At least he didn't beat up Autistic kids, F*** PETA, hippies, ferret lovers, they stole jon benet, where's justice???
― en i see kay, Tuesday, 28 August 2007 20:42 (eighteen years ago)
wow
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 28 August 2007 20:45 (eighteen years ago)
"At least he didn't beat up Autistic kids" can be the new thing
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 28 August 2007 20:46 (eighteen years ago)
repost to owen wilson thread several times?
They stole Jon Benet!
― en i see kay, Tuesday, 28 August 2007 20:47 (eighteen years ago)
Fuckin' hippies.
― Clay, Tuesday, 28 August 2007 22:43 (eighteen years ago)
Vick didn't kill the friendly dogs at all. Vick only destroyed vicious dogs of mass destruction.
― libcrypt, Wednesday, 29 August 2007 04:59 (eighteen years ago)
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The thread where I post strange items I come across in my legal news reporting job
It's nothing compared to the Vick suit, but it has its moments
― Hurting 2, Saturday, 6 October 2007 03:17 (eighteen years ago)
i was so psyched that the agency i worked for was named in that above pdf...somehow validates it all
― johnny crunch, Saturday, 6 October 2007 03:20 (eighteen years ago)
http://www.abovethelaw.com/images/entries/Michael%20Vick%20Pro%20Se%201%20Abovethelaw%20Above%20the%20Law%20blog.jpg
― gershy, Sunday, 13 April 2008 08:14 (seventeen years ago)
thread of found luriqua
― J0rdan S., Sunday, 13 April 2008 08:17 (seventeen years ago)
Still love that list of other people he's suing/sued.
― Cunga, Sunday, 13 April 2008 08:40 (seventeen years ago)