Former NFL Star Sentenced for Dog Fighting | Huntsville News

Former NFL running back Leshon Johnson, once a Green Bay Packers player, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for running a brutal dog fighting operation that bred and sold hundreds of dogs across the country. Convicted on six counts, Johnson operated “Mal Kant Kennels,” advertising fighters as “champions” and even selling puppies and breeding rights—all while authorities seized 190 dogs during raids. This isn’t his first rodeo: he previously pleaded guilty in 2004 for similar charges in Oklahoma. Now, he faces a $30,000 fine and three years of supervised release after serving his time, as prosecutors send a clear message: animal cruelty won’t be tolerated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/sports/2026/09/former-nfl-player-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-for-dog-fighting.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58e757ef044997dd Report issues to [email protected].