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Oklahoma man charged in dog fighting, trafficking investigation

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BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KFOR) - A Broken Arrow man has been charged after 190 dogs were seized as part of a dog fighting and trafficking investigation. According to the United States Department of Justice, Leshon Johnson has been charged with possessing nearly 200 pit bull-type dogs for dog fighting as well as selling, transporting and delivering a dog to be used in animal fighting. Officials say federal authorities took the dogs from Johnson in Oc…

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Oklahoma man indicted in largest dog fighting operation bust in federal history

An Oklahoma man was charged with operating the largest dog fighting business ever uncovered by federal authorities.

·Oklahoma City, United States
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Oklahoma man charged in dog fighting, trafficking investigation

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KFOR) - A Broken Arrow man has been charged after 190 dogs were seized as part of a dog fighting and trafficking investigation. According to the United States Department of Justice, Leshon Johnson has been charged with possessing nearly 200 pit bull-type dogs for dog fighting as well as selling, transporting and delivering a dog to be used in animal fighting. Officials say federal authorities took the dogs from Johnson in Oc…

·Oklahoma City, United States
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BA man charged with federal animal fighting violations after nearly 200 dogs seized

A Broken Arrow man was federally charged with running a dog fighting and trafficking operation.

·Tulsa, United States
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Animal Welfare Groups Praise Federal Action In Major Oklahoma Dogfighting Bust

Animal-welfare organizations are commending federal authorities for the arrest of Leshon Eugene Johnson, a former NFL running back and kick returner from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, following a grand jury indictment related to a large-scale dog fighting operation. Johnson, who previously pleaded guilty to dog fighting in 2005, is now accused of breeding, training, and selling […] Animal Welfare Groups Praise Federal Action In Major Oklahoma Dogfight…

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Major Federal Dogfighting Bust Draws Commendation from Leading Animal-Welfare Organizations

This kind of robust enforcement, plus stronger anti-cruelty laws, is needed to wipeout animal-fighting ventures in America Broken Arrow, OK — Animal-welfare advocates applauded federal officials at the FBI and the Department of Justice for the arrest of Broken Arrow man Leshon Eugene Johnson, the former NFL running back and kick returner, following a grand ... Read more The post Major Federal Dogfighting Bust Draws Commendation from Leading Anim…

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Animal Wellness Action broke the news in on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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