Vick's book tour canceled over threats

[TexasTowelie]

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick’s book-signing tour has been canceled because of threats against him for running a dogfighting ring.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback was scheduled to sign copies of his autobiography “Finally Free,” at Barnes & Noble stores in Atlanta, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The March 26 appearance set for Exton, Pa., was listed as canceled on the company’s website.

A person with knowledge of the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, told The Associated Press the signings were scrapped because of threats against Vick and store employees. Vick served 18 months in federal prison for his role in running the dog-fighting ring. According to court papers in the cases of Vick and his co-defendants, Vick bankrolled the operation and joined others in killing dogs that didn’t perform well.

Byron Williamson, president of Worthy Publishing, tells Phillymag.com that “we cannot knowingly put anyone in harm’s way, and therefore we must announce the cancellation of Mr. Vick’s book-signing appearances.” Williamson says the threats of violence have been reported to the police.

More at http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-03-11/ap-source-vicks-book-tour-canceled-over-threats .

[krawhitham]

1. Damn Shame

[dsc]

2. who said dogs can't write

[ZombieHorde]

3. Typical animal lover behavior.

That's a joke.

[MrSlayer]

4. Some people will never forgive him.

I have friends that were Eagles season ticket holders since the 50's that gave up their seats when Lurie signed Vick. It has certainly put a damper on my fandom. It's not as much fun when you have to root for such an unsavory character. Once he's gone I'll most likely come back full bore but some people never will.

I don't agree with the death threats but I don't feel bad for him either.

[idwiyo]

5. That's a shame. Damn.

[leftyohiolib]

6. yeah i smell bullshit - the book tour bombed so here's the fallback excuse