 Over 70 dogs, mostly pit bull terriers, with some said to be showing signs of injuries, were seized along with physical evidence during several searches of Vick's property by local, state and federal authorities.In July 2007, Vick and three other men were indicted on federal offense and state felony charges relating to a six-year-long continuing criminal enterprise of an interstate dog fighting ring known as "Bad Newz Kennels", based upon a local nickname for Newport News, Vick's hometown.Allegations included Vick's direct involvement in dog fighting, high-stakes gambling, and brutal executions of dogs.