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10.16.07 2:49 PM EDT By Meg Marco@meghann

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Wachovia becomes the third bank to sue former Atlanta Falcons quarterback (and current douchebag) Michael Vick for defaulting on a loan. This one was to finance a wine store and totaled $1.3 million. Oh yeah, he’s also overdrawn on his checking accounts by $34,680.85. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]

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10.16.07By Meg Marco@meghann

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