Michael Vick captured the attention of America when the public became aware that he housed and trained more than 50 pit bulls, staged dogfights, killed dogs, and ran a high-stakes gambling ring. The operation was detected in 2007 while law enforcement agencies were investigating Vick’s cousin, David Boddie, on drug charges. Dogs that weren’t strong enough would be hung, shot, or electrocuted, according to court reports. The police discovered 54 dogs that had injuries at the site. Vick pleaded guilty and was immediately suspended from the NFL without pay. He also faced 23 months in prison, with three years supervised probation. In 2009, Vick was reinstated by the NFL, but the aftermath of his trial was explosive. Although he is now back in the NFL playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and has worked to restore his brand.