• MSNBC, Friday, July 20, 2007 11:30 AM

Nike is suspending the release of its fifth Michael Vick line of shoes -- the Air Zoom Vic V -- as the Atlanta Falcons quarterback faces federal arraignment for allegedly sponsoring a dog-fighting operation.

However, Nike will keep the four shoe products and three shirts that bear Vick's name in stores, saying the company still had a contract with the player. It would not speculate on his future.

A statement released by Nike Inc. said the company "is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made against Michael Vick, and we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent. We do believe that Michael Vick should be afforded the same due process as any citizen; therefore, we have not terminated our relationship."

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