Michael Vick was involved in operating a dogfighting ring called "Bad Newz Kennels," where he and his associates trained and fought pit bull dogs. The dogs were subjected to brutal and inhumane treatment, including being beaten, chained, and fed harmful substances. Dogs that did not perform well in fights were sometimes executed by hanging, drowning, shooting, electrocution, or beating. Vick admitted to participating in the killings of 6 to 8 dogs by hanging, beating, and drowning. The operation involved staging fights, gambling, and killing dogs who lost or did not meet performance standards. Vick was convicted, sentenced to 23 months in federal prison, fined, and placed on supervised probation with restrictions on dog ownership.