Your tip
Your tip
RadarOnlineRadarOnline
or
Sign in with lockrMail

Vick and Black to be Cellies?

Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET

RadarOnline CommentsLink to FacebookShare to XShare to FlipboardShare to Email

DOUBLE TIME Vick, Black (inset) (Photo: Getty Images)

With the sentencing of dogfighter Michael Vick and frauder and obstructer of justice Conrad Black this morning, global citizens might rest easier knowing the streets are safe once again. No longer must pit bulls wary of Vick or lowly competitors of Black look over their shoulders in anticipation of a jack-move or other. Actually, where they're going, the two men will themselves want to keep a keen eye on what's going on behind them.

Article continues below advertisement

The falls of Vick and Black were as rapid as they were hard. Vick, who came from the projects and rose to the top of the NFL, was indicted for financing a dog-fighting ring in July, pleaded guilty in August, and was sentenced today to 23 months behind bars. Former media mogul Black was found guilty in July after a four-month trial and sentenced today to six-and-a-half to eight years in a minimum security ping-pong palace.

But that's about where the similarities end.

Radar Logo

Never Miss an

Exclusive

Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE ON Celebrity

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2025 RADAR ONLINE™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. RADAR ONLINE is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.