
Former NFL Player Arrested in Oklahoma for Running Massive Dog Fighting Operation
According to federal agents, this is the most dogs ever seized from a single person in a dog fighting case.
Get All the Details on the Dog Fighting Case Below
LeShon Johnson is former Oklahoma high school star running back. His talents actually got him to the NFL where he spent five seasons in the league from 1994-1999. He played for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Giants. Looks like after his playing career, Johnson got into breeding dogs for dog fighting.
LeShon Johnson's First Dog Fighting Charges from 2004
Looks like LeShon returned to Oklahoma after his NFL career and started breeding dogs for fights. He was busted after helping run operations in Broken Arrow and Haskell. He pled guilty and received a five year deferred sentence. Looks like LeShon has gotten back into the dog breeding business in recent years and federal agents raided his operation this week.
LeShon Johnson Has Largest Amount of Dogs Ever Seized
Looks like the FBI raided Johnson's dog breeding operation in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in March. Federal agents seized 190 dogs that were found on the property. Which they say is the most dogs they have ever seized from a single person. For comparison, Michael Vick is the most famous NFL player found guilty of dog fighting. Just over 70 dogs were seized from his dog operation. Johnson was breeding American pit bull terriers that were going to be used in dog fighting the FBI says.
LeShon Johnson Convicted on Six Charges in Oklahoma
Johnson was officially charged with six felony counts of violating the federal Animal Welfare Act’s prohibitions against possessing, selling, transporting, and delivering animals to be used in fighting ventures. “This criminal profited off of the misery of innocent animals and he will face severe consequences for his vile crimes,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This case underscores the Department of Justice’s commitment to protecting animals from abuse — 190 dogs are now safe thanks to outstanding collaborative work by our attorneys and law enforcement components.”
He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each count. He will be sentenced at a later date.
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