The former US Football Association player was condemned at 6 felonies for the dog control process
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The former NFL, who was running on six charges, was convicted of a large -scale smuggling project for dogs after a multiple trial in Oklahoma.
Public Affairs Office of the US Department of Justice The conviction announced From Leshon Johnson, 54, who was convicted of a violation of the ban of federal animal care law against animal possession, sale, transportation and submission for use in combat projects.
The advertisement stated that Johnson, who played five seasons in the US Football Association with three different teams, surrendered to the government “190 dogs seized this issue.”
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Lesun Johnson of Arizona Cardinal is running with the ball during a 31-21 loss to New York Gates at the Sun Deville stadium in Timby, Arizona. (Allsport)
“This criminal benefited from the misery of innocent animals and will face severe consequences for his accurate crimes,” Public Prosecutor Pamela Bondi said in a statement. “This issue confirms the obligation of the Ministry of Justice to protect animals from abuse – 190 dogs are now safe thanks to the distinguished cooperative work by our lawyers and law enforcement components.”
“The FBI will not support those who call the manual crime of dog wrestling. Thanks to the hard work of our law enforcement partners, those who continue to engage in animal fighting and cruelty will face justice.”
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The conviction came from an unlikely indictment in March, which reached details about the Johnson operation in “Mal Kant Kenneels”. There was evidence to be handed over to the Federal jury, which showed that Johnson was educated and smuggled “hero” and “Grand Champion” hero “fighting.
The declaration said: “The authorities seized 190 dogs of his property, the largest number of seizures from one individual in the case of federal dog control.”
Johnson had a previous condemnation to combat dogs from the state in 2004. He admitted that he was guilty of the crime in 2005, where he received a five -year sentence.
Leson Johnson #32 of Arizona Cardinal holds football during the 19-18 Cardia loss against Tamba Bay Boukanrez 19-18 at the Hoalhan Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Andy Lyons /AllSport)
Two years later, the US Football Association was subjected to another horrific scandal, as the midfielder at Atlanta Valonz Michael Vic admitted that he was guilty of his involvement in a fighting episode and spent 21 months in prison.
Johnson is now facing a five -year maximum sentence in prison and a fine of $ 250,000 on each felony.
American lawyer Christopher J. They are on the eastern province of Oklahoma in a statement, “Dog fighting is an evil and harsh crime that has no place in a civilized society.” “I praise the hard work of our law enforcement partners in the investigation of this case and the defendant accountable for his crimes.”
Johnson, who became a star at the University of Northern Illinois, was a choice of a third round of Green Bay Packers in the 1994 US Football Association’s draft. He did not serve a major role in Green Bay, who ended up moving from him in the mid -1995 season.
Arizona Cardinals runs Lieg Johnson (32) working against San Diego charger at Jacques Murphy. (Peter Brillite Network today)
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Johnson joined Arizona Cardinal, where he saw most of his career on the American Football Association stage. He started eight games of 15 games in 1996, and he rushed 634 yards with three land touching, while he was hunted for 15 passes for 176 yards and a result.
Johnson spent another season in Arizona before joining the New York giants in 1999, where he played in the role of backup. He also played in XFL after his time in the US Football Association has ended.
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