Vick reportedly tests positive for marijuana
ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — One-time gridiron star Michael Vick, awaiting sentencing on federal dog fighting charges, has tested positive for marijuana, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported on its website Wednesday.
Vick is facing sentencing on December 10 after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting charges. He faces up to five years in prison.
According to the report, a probation officer, Patricia-Locket Ross petitioned Judge Henry E. Hudson to impose stricter pretrial release conditions after Vick tested positive for marijuana in a urine sample he submitted on September 13.
The report stated that Hudson has ordered that Vick submit to any method of testing, "for determining if the defendant is using a prohibited substance."
Methods of testing could include urine testing, the wearing of a "sweat patch," a remote alcohol testing system and, or any form of prohibited substance screening or testing.
Vick also is restricted to his Virginia residence from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The home confinement will include electronic monitoring.
In addition, Vick was ordered to continue in a substance therapy program and participate in mental health counseling.
On Tuesday, Vick was indicted in Surrey County, Virginia, on state dogfighting charges.
