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Former NFL Player Convicted in Large-Scale Dogfighting Operation in Oklahoma
A former NFL player from Oklahoma has been convicted for his role in a large-scale dogfighting operation, federal prosecutors announced. Leshon Eugene Johnson, 54, of Broken Arrow was convicted of six felony counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture.
Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson convicted in federal dogfighting case
Former NFL player LeShon Johnson has been convicted on six federal felony counts for his role in operating a large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma, federal prosecutors announced on Monday. The 54-year-old,
Ex-NFL player LeShon Johnson found guilty in federal dogfighting and trafficking case
Former NFL player LeShon Johnson was found guilty in a federal dogfighting case in which authorities say they seized more than 190 dogs from his home.
LeShon Johnson, Ex-N.F.L. Player, Is Convicted in Major Dogfighting Case
Federal investigators said that they had seized 190 pit-bull-type dogs from the former running back, who previously pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges in 2004.
Ex-NFL player convicted for operating dogfighting ring... again. Now he faces up to 30 years in prison
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was convicted of running a large-scale dogfighting operation for the second time in 20 years. A prison sentence appears likely.
An ex-NFL player has been convicted in a dogfighting case. A record number of dogs were taken from him
A former NFL player has been convicted for running an operation that bred and trafficked “grand champion” dogs and their offspring for dogfighting, the Department of Justice said.
Ex-Cardinals RB LeShon Johnson convicted in massive federal dog-fighting, trafficking case
Former Arizona Cardinals running back LeShon Johnson was found guilty in a trial on Monday, Aug. 4, for operating the largest federal dogfighting and trafficking case in U.S. history. According to the Office of Public Affairs,
Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson is convicted on six felony dog-fighting charges
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been found guilty of multiple dog-fighting charges. Via the Associated Press, the 54-year-old Johnson was convicted on six felony counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture.
Ex-NFL running back LeShon Johnson guilty in grand scale dog-fighting, trafficking case in Oklahoma
Ex-NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been found guilty on six felony counts stemming from charges related to the biggest federal dog-fighting case of all-time earlier this year in Oklahoma. According to a release Monday from the Office of Public Affairs and desk of FBI director Kash Patel,
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