. >>> tonight, michael vick. the prime-time exclusive from nfl super star to convict and back. >> toughest moment of my life, tougher than any football game that i've lost. >> the dog fighting scandal that sent him to prison. >> on the one hand, i love dogs. on the other hand, you know, i was in love with the competition. >> his redemption and his $100 million comeback. now michael victims his side of the story. >> i just fell into that trap and started believing what i wanted to believe. >> plus, the one man who might just scare even michael vick. russell brand. unpredictable, dangerous, outspoken and very, very funny. >> shut up, piers! >> all right, that's enough. off you go. we'll be right back. get off. russell brand. who knows what might happen? this is "piers morgan tonight." >>> good evening. our big story tonight. he was on top of the world as the star quarterback for the atlanta falcons. a record $130 million contract. millions more in endorsements. but it all came crashing down in 2007. when the police

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what did you learn about michael vick? >> i learned i wasn't as forth right as i always wanted to be and thought i could be. being in prison, you have a lot of time to sit back and think about, you know, the thinks that you didn't do so right. and, you know, as -- knowing myself, i know i was supposed to do those things correctly, you know, so i felt like i was a liar in a sense. i wanted to change it. but it was too late. i was in the dark in a prison cell with no opportunity to, you know, explain, you know, or even, you know, ask for forgiveness. >> what was the lowest moment for you, of the whole thing? >> i think the lowest moment was when i had to tell my son i was going to prison and i was going for two years. >> it came up on television. you were watching television with him. >> correct. >> and up flashes this news you may be going to prison for several years. and there's your young son. he screams out. like, what is this? how do you deal with this? >> he just broke down crying. it should bed eshocked me beca think

a lot of people hate michael vick. he did some terrible things.rison for the rest of his life. [ laughter ] i don't even know how he got out. [ applause ] but while he's on my team, i don't care. just win! every time michael vick scores a touchdown, i'll throw him a dog, let him tear it apart like a werewolf in the end zone. [ laughter and applause ] if michael vick wins the super bowl, i'll mail him a box of puppies and a photograph -- a photograph of me doing this. shh. [ laughter ] you love what you love. i was raised to love the eagles. my stepfather loved the eagles. my father. i was raised with both. stepfather and a father. my stepfather's name is joe. i saw him naked once when i was younger. [ light laughter ] yeah. i was lying in bed. it's not what you're hoping. [ light laughter ] it was an accident. i was lying in bed. the way the apartment worked, if i was in my bed, i could look down the hallway and there's a mirror. and there was, like, a bank shot into the bathroom -- [ light laughter ] and he got out of the shower -- he didn't know

go to the weather channel, on cable or weather.com. >>> up next michael vick opens up about his life road to redemption for nfl quarterback michael jackson vic. he seemed to have it all before pleading guilty in 2007 in his local role for a federal dog fighting ring. he was allowed back in football where he's worked to rebuild his image on and off the field. he shares his story in a new book "finally free." good to see you. >> nice to see you. >> you could have remained quiet, which you have done largely. you could have let your play on the field and off the field speak for you and not get into a lot of the things you write about in this book. why did you write it? >> i wrote it because each and every day i'm very personal with my fans. each and every day because i try to live a normal life, i'm out in the public. i get so many questions asked. so many people won't to have their own opinions of what they thought should have happened, their perception of the situation. you know, whether or not they know about the origin of what i was into. they just -- they get it wrong. you know, i wa

. >>> tonight, michael vick.ar to convict and back. >> toughest moment of my life, tougher than any football game that i've lost. >> the dog fighting scandal that sent him to prison. >> on the one hand, i love dogs. on the other hand, you know, i was in love with the competition. >> his redemption and his $100 million comeback. now michael victims his side of the story. >> i just fell into that trap and started believing what i wanted to believe. >> plus, the one man who might just scare even michael vick. russell brand. unpredictable, dangerous, outspoken and very, very funny. >> shut up, piers! >> all right, that's enough. off you go. we'll be right back. get off. russell brand. who knows what might happen? this is "piers morgan tonight." >>> good evening. our big story tonight. he was on top of the world as the star quarterback for the atlanta falcons. a record $130 million contract. millions more in endorsements. but it all came crashing down in 2007. when the police raided the house he owned and uncovered an

michael vick wants to tackle fashion. "the wall street journal" says he will launch sports apparel called v-7. time is running out to vote for a d.c. woman to host "live with kelly." >> the d.c. area is one of the smartest most well-educated areas in the country. i hope we represent d.c. with class. have a little fun along the way. >> we would love to see you represent us. she is one of 10 finalists. if she makes it to the top five, she will go to new york for an audition. the voting ends at 3:00 p.m. today. cast your ballot online at wjla.com. july 24, the day she would be on, is her birthday. still ahead, >> new york woman is making a career with a job title that turns heads. she is a smuggler -- snuggler. she says sometimes people just need to relax with a good cuddle. that is something she will provide. she says the business is not about sex. >> i thought i needed to validate my position. i needed to have some side of certification or license that says i am i qualified cutler -- cuddler. >> there might be a reason no

michael vick, good morning. >> good morning.ld have remained quiet, which you have done largely. you could have let your play on the field and the work you're doing off the field speak for you and not have to get into and write about a lot of the things you write in this book. why did you write it? >> i wrote it because each and every day i'm very personable with my fans. each and every day -- because i try to live a normal life, i'm out in the public. i get so many questions asked. so many people want to have their own opinions of what they thought should have happened, their perception of the situation. whether or not they know, you know, about the origin of what i was into. and they just -- they get it wrong. you know, i want to help them get it right. >> you talk about the origin. you talk about being exposed to dog fighting at 8 years old. at the time you thought it was fascinating. yet as you got older, michael, and you watched it and participated in it, did you ever stop and think, it could lead to my ruin? >> yeah, i alw

. >>> well, three years after being released on dog fighting charges, michael vick is considering gettingot been able to and under a court dog ownership ban. and then he told piers morgan which breed he will probably own. >> you were banned for owning a dog for three years and i realized that as i walk into the studio, it expires this month. do you have a dog? >> no, i don't have one. >> are you going to get one? >> maybe so. and just being honest and candid, and i still deal with my kids each and every day, you know, and for the last three years, not being able to have a dog because of my acts, and i don't think it is fair. you nknow, it may be something that is therapeutic in that for them. i can't take that dream away from them. that is selfish on my behalf. you know, i have to find a way to make it right. you know, i put everything in god's hands to make it right. >> what type of dog would you get, do you know? >> i mean, i would let them pick it out. it certainly would not be a pit bull. >> well, vick has a book coming out in september titled "michael vick finally free" and it is an

the price to the room to the trip you'll never roam alone. [ crowd booing ] >>> the reaction to michael vick in 2007. he's back with me. you've been booed many times in sporting arenas. but to be booed in those circumstances must have been pretty hurtful. >> right. it was tough. you know, you feel like you lose your fan base. you feel like you let a lot of people down. people who may have admired what you've done. and had a great deal of appreciation for your accomplishments. and you feel like you worked so hard to let so many people down. and for what? >> just before the war came crashing down on your life, you were the $130 million super star. everyone loved you. you were one of the most thrilling players in the history of the nfl, many said. >> right. >> again, be honest with me, what kind of person did that take you into? suddenly nothing. this incredible superstar life. did it make you somebody that now you don't really recognize? >> yeah, it did. growing up and being raised with outstanding morals and values, you know, that was instilled in me from my mom, you know, and my dad, you kno

. >>> tonight, michael vick.me-time exclusive from nfl super star to convict and back. >> toughest moment of my life, tougher than any football game that i've lost. >> the dog fighting scandal that sent him to prison. >> on the one hand, i love dogs. on the other hand, you know, i was in love with the competition. >> his redemption and his $100 million comeback. now michael victims his side of the story. >> i just fell into that trap and started believing what i wanted to believe. >> plus, the one man who might just scare even michael vick. russell brand. unpredictable, dangerous, outspoken and very, very funny. >> shut up, piers! >> all right, that's enough. off you go. we'll be right back. get off. russell brand. who knows what might happen? this is "piers morgan tonight." >>> good evening. our big story tonight. he was on top of the world as the star quarterback for the atlanta falcons. a record $130 million contract. millions more in endorsements. but it all came crashing down in 2007. when the police raided

. >>> some people are compared robert griffin iii to -- michael vick. vick was elquick to respond, saying in part, it's a great comparison. i think guys like rg 3 admire me growing up: training camp begins and here's a look at theh scheduleer of events. we'll be live beginning atbe 5:00 tomorrow.or rg 3 has a press conference atc 5:30.a camp begins thursday with a walk-through. we'll be live beginning at 6:00 a.m. on thursday. practice is open to the public, thursday, friday, saturday. sunday is an off day.f >>> the first preseason game, august 9, versus the bills in buffalo. the team released chase mini field, and souped david jones. grab -- signed david jones. >> where are the storm headed? >> in fredericksburg, but nothing severe, probably the strongest south of ocean city, but itea's moving south, and thanks will improve. check out the 5-day, 88 degreesd best day of the week, and legsee humid.k, hot stuff is -- and less humid.. >> thank you.ha >>> back tonight at 10:00

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later on michael vick became enemy number one when he admitted to his role in dog fighting.emption. he'll be live in our studio in just a bit. >> we've got a lot to get to. natalie standing by at the news desk. good morning, natalie. >> reporter: good morning. fbi investigating food tampering. officials say sewing needles found in five turkey sandwiches served on four separate flights from amsterdam. one passenger heading to minneapolis bit into a needle but declined medical treatment. the company that provided the food said all the sandwiches were made in amsterdam and safety measures have been increased. >>> police in tuscaloosa, alabama have released video of a shooting in a bar overnight that left 17 people wounded, four of them seriously. police used their official twitter feed to alert the public to the violence. >>> a catastrophic drought is now the worst to hit this country since the 1950s. crops are drying out in the fields and ranchers are selling off hurd of cattle as hay fields wither. this as temperatures with no end in sight, counties declaring drought disaster

. >>> and all-star michael vick is getting into the clothing business. he is launching a sports line to be sold at model stores. part of the profit the will go to charity. vick has been working to repair his reputation, since figure to prison for animal cruelty. >>> for more business headlines, check out cbsmoneywatch.com. in new york, i'm alison harmelin. >>> residents in new jersey are complaining about a series of poultry problems. they say turkeys are overrunning their communities and it's having an effect on farming. turkeys are picking at produce. eating and pecking at them enough so that they can't be sold. officials say there are 21,000 to 23,000. and residents are now being fined if they're caught feeding the birds. it could cost you up to $200. i guess they don't have to worry about thanksgiving dinner, though. >> exactly. turkeys for everyone. >> yeah, the president can't pardon them all. >> exactly. >> that is literally wild. you don't see that every day. >>> coming up on wjz's eyewitness news at 4:00. incredible discovery. why these baseball

after everything with michael vick? >> he mentions it because he hopes he doesn't get indicted.think. congress just passed farm bill expanding who is able to be prosecuted in these dog fighting cases. right now only those that fight dogs or have dogs in their possession to fight are susceptible to be prosecuted. the u.s. congress wants to expand that. there's supposed to be a vote on the house floor to who will attend these dog fights as well. >> let us know when he gets charged. nick valencia, appreciate it. >>> just getting word in my ear that there's new video and evidence in the trayvon martin case including pictures of trayvon martin's hoodie he wore the night he was shot and killed. nd dollars. nd dollars. congratulations you are our one millionth customer. people don't like to miss out on money that should have been theirs. that's why at ally we have the raise your rate 2-year cd. you can get a one-time rate increase if our two-year rate goes up. if your bank makes you miss out, you need an ally. ally bank. no nonsense. just people sense. >>> we are now getting the first

>> i would say the same thing i said about michael vick. playing quarterback for the eagles. i don't like it but he paid his debt to society. man has to eat. if we really believe in the process of fulfilling one's debt to society, then you have to allow them all the rights which includes voting. no? >> it's reasonable to have a waiting period. and after that waiting period a process where you go before a board and make your case as to why your voting rights should be restored. as a felon, you have violated the rights of other citizens. and by the way, criminals not being able to vote goes back to romans and the greeks. >> i get it. but in most states, as you well know, in the united states, that's not the way it is handled. now there are just handful of states that do not allow you to come back and immediately re-enter -- i'm not for felons but if you paid your debt to society we have to let you walk out and re-establish your ties to the community. eugene robinson, where am i wrong in all of this? >> you're right, michael. look, why -- why do we have prisons? we have -- we ha

. >>> meanwhile, nfl star quarterback michael vick is opening up about his road to redemption. the hampton, virginia, native served 19 months in prison for his role in a dog fighting operation back in 2007. this morning on "today" show vic explained what he told his 7-year-old son when his son found out that his father was going to prison. >> it was tough, i really couldn't explain it. the only thing i could do at the time was console him. you know, and there was no explanation. it was, you know, very deep and very far fetched for his brain, too far fetched for his brain, i understand, what i had done. the only thing he knew is was that i was going to jail and he knew the concept and it was a situation where money couldn't get me out of feelings or emotions and none of that. >> vick is coming out with his new book called "finally free" this fall. he said he learned about dog fighting at 8 years old himself. he is now working with the humane society to stop dog fighting altogether. >>> a major milestone this morning in the fight against aids. the food and drug administration jus

and finally, in an interview with cnn this week, michael vick said that he wants to get a new dog. [." [ laughter ] we have a great show tonight. give it up for the roots. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> jimmy: hey! guys get ready. get ready. get ready. oh, what a fun show. great crowd. thank you, guys. hey, before we get started, i want to remind everybody about something. we're so excited about this. our first ever primetime special is coming up this wednesday at 10:00 p.m. we're primetime. >> steve: what? >> jimmy: yeah. this thing is the primetime music special. it has carly rae jepsen singing "call me maybe" with the roots. paul mccartney. bruce springsteen. we slow jammed the news with the president of the united states. all of our greatest stuff this wednesday, july 25th, at 10:00 p.m. "jimmy fallon's primetime music special." [ cheers and applause ] gotta check that out. so excited. we're primetime. we have a great show tonight. we love her on "the closer." kyra sedgwick is here tonight. [ cheers and applause ] beautiful, funny. >> steve: fun. >> jimmy: love having her on. plus

m >>> michael vick can add clothing designer to his resume. vick was at a philadelphia sporting goods store promoting his new clothing line called v-7. he is donating part of the proceeds to phillies boys and girls club. it was three years ago protestors greeted vick's arrival at eagles' training camp, that followed vick's prison stay for a running a dog fighting ring. my, how one's fortunes can change. >> maybe donate some proceeds to humane society. do a world of good. >> there is something to be said. paid his debt to society, apologized trying to got his life back on the right track. can we give folk is a little credit. >> forgive. >> what he did was despicable. hopefully we can move on. and sell clothes. >> and hug it out. >> that's right. sorry. did you want to say something? >> i had a bad joke in mind. >> do you have any other kind of jokes, other than bad? >> they're all bad. >> still good. >> a sign of the times on sidewalks in new york city. when's the last time you dropped a quarter and actually used a pay phone? when is the last t

quarterback michael vick mixing fashion and football.ching his own sports clothing line called v-7. it will be sold exclusively at the sporting goods chain model's. police in philadelphia looking for two women who stole a disabled grandmother's walker, the despicable crime captured on surveillance video. you can see one of the culprits in also pushing around a baby in a stroller. the walker is 85 years old and she's forced to lean on walls to get around. let's get her a walker. steve? >> man, what a story. a teenage boy, 17 years old from florida lost his right arm fighting off a vicious alligator in an attack but he may have lost his life if it wasn't for the tv show "swamp people" that he watched. >> when a gator is about right here from me, i take my left hand and i grab skin up underneath him trying to control him. when i was swimming, throwing my arms back and forth, this one, he got it. he started pulling it down and i knew it's either this bone -- or i've got to lose this arm or i'm going to die. >> joining us is troy landry joini

michael vick speaking out, talking about why he fought dogs.n starting quarterback for the philadelphia eagles spoke to piers morgan last night about the lowest moment of his life. you know what that was? telling his son that he was going to jail. >> what can you tell a kid that's 4 years old, 4 1/2 years old? don't understand exactly what dog fighting mean. don't understand why his dad's going to jail. toughest moment of my life. tougher than any football game that i've lost. tougher than any sack that i've taken. any amount of money that i've lost. on one end, i love dogs. on the other hand, i was in love with the competition behind it. you know, for some reason i couldn't really see, you know, the meaning behind it all, why i was really doing it. >> vick says he has left the past behind and finally feels free. he's worked really hard to redeem himself. >> that was a riveting interview. in jail where he was, prison seems to have had a serious impact. >>> coming up, iceberg straight ahead. an iceberg the size of a big city. and it's drifting r

michael vick speaking out, talking about why he fought dogs.n starting quarterback for the philadelphia eagles spoke to piers morgan last night about the lowest moment of his life. you know what that was? telling his son that he was going to jail. >> what can you tell a kid that's 4 years old, 4 1/2 years old? don't understand exactly what dog fighting mean. don't understand why his dad's going to jail. toughest moment of my life. tougher than any football game that i've lost. tougher than any sack that i've taken. any amount of money that i've lost. on one end, i love dogs. on the other hand, i was in love with the competition behind it. you know, for some reason i couldn't really see, you know, the meaning behind it all, why i was really doing it. >> vick says he has left the past behind and finally feels free. he's worked really hard to redeem himself. >> that was a riveting interview. in jail where he was, prison seems to have had a serious impact. >>> coming up, iceberg straight ahead. an iceberg the size of a big city. and it's drifting r

time where -- in the united states, the playing field and we've seen this with everybody from michael vick the playing field is lords. you go on the field to play no matter what you've been accused of, no matter how horrific it is if you can perform all is forgiven. but if you are lance armstrong if you're roger clemens if you're barry bonds and these allegations, they come on you even if you're like roger clemens and you go to court and a jury finds you innocent only because your key witness andy pettitte is like maybe i did misremember, even with all of that, it sets in stone in terms of who you are. there's no getting out of it. there's no getting back to lords. so he finds himself in a very particular kind of purgatory at this point and no matter what he does no matter how many people he tries to sue no matter who he tries to speak with, he's, i think, always, always going to be considered a tarnished figure and i mean honestly, you've got the joe paterno level of falls from grace which i think is more profound than anybody in the history of sports. maybe even in the u.s. popular cultu

we may have actually just found the next michael vick. i'm not kidding.s size read it is exposing this viral video online. it's all about a detroit rapper by the name of young calico bragging about his roles in cock fighting and dog fighting operations. he's shown olding an alligator in one of the clips online. cameras go through his house mtv cribs style showing lots of these kinds of kennels in the backyard. detroit police have now gotten ahold of the video and say they are looking into these issues to see if there's something that may be criminal afoot. this is not the sort of thing that you should be doing, nor should you be shooting it and putting it online. >> right. >>> how far will people go for free crackers? >>nd of the earth for me. >> apparently they'll humiliate themselves. people at fantastic delites wanted to find out. they built a machine, put it on the streets. hi hilarity ensued. the magic cracker machine asked people to bow down to the almighty one, hop on one leg, dance like no one's watching for their fantastic free fix of fantastic d