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Ex-AZ Cardinals back LeShon Johnson gets 5 years in federal prison for historically massive dogfighting ring
- 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 Giants RB Sentenced to Prison for Dogfighting
Former New York Giants running back LeShon Johnson, who played in the NFL from 1994 to 1999, was convicted on Thursday for his involvement in a large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma. He has been ordered to pay a $30,000 fine and will serve five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. ““LeShon […]
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