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Former NFL Player LeShon Johnson Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Running Dogfighting Operation
- On Thursday, U.S. District Judge John F. Heil III sentenced former NFL running back LeShon Johnson to five years in federal prison and a $30,000 fine for operating an illegal dog fighting venture in Oklahoma.
- Despite a 2004 state conviction for similar conduct under his prior business "Krazyside Kennels," federal prosecutors said Johnson resumed trafficking dogs under the name "Mal Kant Kennels" by 2007.
- Testimony revealed Johnson advertised the animals as "champions" and "grand champions," and authorities seized 190 dogs from his property, the largest number ever taken in a federal case.
- While prosecutors sought 10 years, Johnson's attorney Billy Coyle argued the former player genuinely loved his dogs, citing his client's traumatic brain injuries and severe dementia as grounds for potential appeal.
- Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. stated the sentencing ensures Johnson faces justice for building an "egregious and violent" scheme, noting dog fighting remains a felony in all 50 states.
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Former NFL player LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for running dogfighting operation - Regional Media News
(NEW YORK) - Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to five years in federal prison after being convicted of running a massive dogfighting operation that prosecutors said bred and trafficked hundreds of animals. Johnson, 55, was found guilty of six dogfighting-related charges in [...]
Former NFL player LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for running dogfighting operation
Running back LeShon Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball during a 31-21 loss to the New York Jets at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Stephen Dunn/AllSport/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Former NFL running
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