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Former NFL Player Convicted in Large-Scale Dogfighting Operation in Oklahoma
WBAY ^ | Aug. 5, 2025 | Sean Murphy

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.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Pets/Animals; Sports
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1 posted on 08/05/2025 12:25:26 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Vick strikes back.


2 posted on 08/05/2025 12:27:25 PM PDT by Hyman Roth
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To: nickcarraway

National Felons League


3 posted on 08/05/2025 12:31:59 PM PDT by Fai Mao (I used to care, but things have changed ~ Bob Dylan)
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The Washington Post is show pictures of dogs with the story... any guess why Leshon Eugene Johnson picture isn’t included?


4 posted on 08/05/2025 12:32:04 PM PDT by GOPJ (Lex Luthor drinks Bud light. freeper outofsalt/ drives a Jaguar and is a registered democrat)
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To: Fai Mao

That’s why I boycott them.


5 posted on 08/05/2025 12:41:17 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: nickcarraway

What is it with the Human Beings’ thirst for gore?


6 posted on 08/05/2025 12:42:08 PM PDT by know.your.why
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To: GOPJ

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


7 posted on 08/05/2025 12:43:17 PM PDT by BFW (loss of signal)
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To: Fai Mao

He hasn’t done played in the NFL in 26 years.


8 posted on 08/05/2025 12:45:23 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: know.your.why; GOPJ

Nobody knows who he is.


9 posted on 08/05/2025 12:45:50 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Anyone else wondering about the recent case in Queens, the perp set fire to the dog he was dragging while on a residential street...


10 posted on 08/05/2025 12:48:21 PM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away!)
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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.


11 posted on 08/05/2025 12:53:37 PM PDT by dennisw (There is no limit to human stupidity)
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Dog Lives Matter.


12 posted on 08/05/2025 1:01:27 PM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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Our fallen sinful nature.


13 posted on 08/05/2025 1:12:31 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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He hasn’t done played in the NFL in 26 years.

He had one decent year (Cards, 1996) but was mostly a backup RB with an average length career. Probably played for league minimum for most of his career.
14 posted on 08/05/2025 1:15:16 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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‘Them’ again.


15 posted on 08/05/2025 1:16:40 PM PDT by Hammerhead
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To: nickcarraway

Leshon…. Leshon…. Something about that name Leshon…. Hmmmm… Nope, I got nothing.


16 posted on 08/05/2025 2:00:53 PM PDT by webheart (Notice how I said all of that without any hyphens, and only complete words. )
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17 posted on 08/05/2025 5:18:24 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Dr. Sivana

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.


18 posted on 08/05/2025 6:09:52 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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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.


19 posted on 08/05/2025 6:12:23 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Coulda bought a laundromat but no...


20 posted on 08/05/2025 6:12:44 PM PDT by OKSooner (Who says shooting woolly mammoths with a 1911 is a bad thing? )
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