Michael Vick was scheduled to appear for signings of his "Michael Vick: Finally Free" book in Pennsylvania, Atlanta and New Jersey, but due to various death threats, he and those Barnes & Noble locations were forced to cancel all of his appearances. Not only was Michael Vick being threatened, but the employees' safety was in jeopardy as well.
Byron Williamson, president of Worthy Publishing, commented on the unfortunate cancellation of Vick's book signing appearances.
"While we stand by Michael Vick's right to free speech and the retailers' right to free commerce, we cannot knowingly put anyone in harm's way, and therefore we must announce the cancellation of Mr. Vick's book-signing appearances. We've been assured these threats of violence, which have been reported to the police, are being taken very seriously by local authorities. There has been a recent uptick in what a source close to Vick calls 'credible threats of violence' directed toward the Eagles quarterback and his family."
Some people have gone so far as to threaten to "slit his throat" and throw dog fecal matter at any Barnes & Noble he appears at.
This is an unfortunate step back for Vick as he is trying his hardest to reestablish his image in the eyes of society as a reformed individual who has suffered for his crimes and has become a better person since.
Source: deadspin.com
