Posted on 08/05/2025 12:25:26 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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. He was acquitted of 17 other similar counts. He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each count when he’s formally sentenced at a later date. “The FBI will not stand for those who perpetuate the despicable crime of dogfighting,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement. “Thanks to the hard work of our law enforcement partners, those who continue to engage in organized animal fighting and cruelty will face justice.”
Prosecutors alleged that Johnson operated Mal Kant Kennels in Broken Arrow and Haskell, Oklahoma, and selectively bred pit bull-type dogs known as champions or grand champions because of winning dog fights. Earlier this year, the government seized 190 dogs from Johnson that have been in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Johnson allegedly bred dogs that had won as many as five fights and then sold “stud rights” and their offspring to other dogfighters, according to the Justice Department. The trafficking took place across the U.S. and helped to grow the dogfighting industry, while resulting in Johnson profiting financially, prosecutors alleged.
Vick strikes back.
National Felons League
The Washington Post is show pictures of dogs with the story... any guess why Leshon Eugene Johnson picture isn’t included?
That’s why I boycott them.
What is it with the Human Beings’ thirst for gore?
Post the pic of the alleged dogs but don’t show the face of the animal who was forcing puppers to fight!?!?!?
Leshon Eugene Johnson
https://tulsaworld.com/archive/johnson-dogged-by-legal-troubles/article_d6ba8363-3ca9-5b07-bb1f-e9b2156ad8b2.html
He hasn’t done played in the NFL in 26 years.
Nobody knows who he is.
Anyone else wondering about the recent case in Queens, the perp set fire to the dog he was dragging while on a residential street...
This idiot will get at least 10 years in prison. My guess is his dog fighting operations were quite profitable. So obviously there is a large audience for such spectacles, with loads of betting going on.
Dog Lives Matter.
Our fallen sinful nature.
‘Them’ again.
Leshon…. Leshon…. Something about that name Leshon…. Hmmmm… Nope, I got nothing.
I looked on Spotrac for his career earnings but couldn’t find anything. Somewhere claimed his net worth is $1.6 million. Not sure how accurate that is.
The best I can find are that his career earnings were around $1.5 million. He also played in the XFL for a year. I suppose you played long enough to have lifetime healthcare. And he played long enough that he may have injury problems for the rest of his life, though I didn’t see anything specific about that.
Coulda bought a laundromat but no...
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