Michael Vick Released from Leavenworth Prison

Michael Vick is out of federal prison, Leavenworth, in Kansas and is likely headed home to his home in Virginia, where Vick is scheduled to appear at a federal bankruptcy hearing April 2. There is also the option that he also could be en route to his own house.

U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman Felicia Ponce confirmed that Michael Vick was released from the Leavenworth federal prison at 1:36 p.m. Tuesday, March 24th, 2009. Ponce stated that members of the U.S. Marshal’s service are supervising Vick during transit from the prison, but Ponce would not confirm Vick’s destination.

There are also new indications that Vick’s official transfer into a Virginia halfway house or home confinement is nearing.

A Virginia office for Habitat for Humanity, has recently rejected a request to have Vick begin volunteering with the organization. A statement from Habitat’s Newport News, Va. executive director reads:

“Thank you for your inquiry regarding Michael Vick. Persons familiar with Michael Vick approached Habitat for Humanity Peninsula to ask whether he could work with our non-profit that provides low-income families with simple, decent and affordable housing. We evaluated the request but have determined that we will not have a suitable work site available at the time of his release from prison. We have therefore advised Mr. Vick that although we appreciate his interest, we cannot provide him with this employment opportunity. Thank you again for your support of our mission to help low-income families with simple, decent and affordable housing. “

The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback was serving a 23-month sentence at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan. for animal fighting.

Vick is immersed in a lengthy battle over his finances. Vick filed for federal bankruptcy protection in July 2008 amid a series of financial problems stemming from his imprisonment and removal from the NFL.

Michael Vick Released from Leavenworth Prison and I am sure there are many Michael Vick fans that are glad and just as many people, who are not glad he is out of prison.