[vincesanity82]

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson today sentenced two co-defendants of Falcons quarterback Michael Vick to 18 months and 21 months in federal prison.

Purnell Peace got 18 months and Quanis Phillips got 21 months. Hudson gave Phillips a longer sentence because this is not his first criminal conviction.

"There's simply no doubt what you did to these dogs was a tragedy," Hudson told Peace, per the Virginian-Pilot.

Peace and Phillips both pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges related to the dog fighting ring they operated with Vick. Hudson will sentence Vick, who pleaded guilty shortly after his co-defendants did, on December 10.

The Virginian-Pilot quotes Norfolk-based defense attorney Andrew Protogyrou as saying the sentences for Vick's co-defendants may indicate that Vick will get more prison time than has been generally expected.

"You can always use the co-defendants as a yardstick, but keep in mind that the guys who come later usually have the higher sentences," Protogyrou said.

Legal analyst Roger Cossack offered a similar opinion this morning on ESPN First Take.

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[Seahawker 562]

i say life, but im not the judge

[azrael492]

I have not really kept up with this story after the arrest. Should he get more or less than the others. I would say more since he is the ringleader and the payroll.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by azrael492

I have not really kept up with this story after the arrest. Should he get more or less than the others. I would say more since he is the ringleader and the payroll.

The judge gave these guys the maximum possible penalty, right? I say Vick gets the same treatment, considering his status as ringleader.