Former NFL Star Sentenced for Dog Fighting | Oklahoma City News

Former NFL star LeShon Johnson, who played for the Packers, Cardinals, and Giants, just got slapped with a five-year federal prison term and a $30,000 fine after being convicted of six felonies tied to his role in a massive illegal dogfighting ring. Known as “Mal Kant Kennels,” his operation allegedly ran since 2007, breeding and selling hundreds of dogs for fights — raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Authorities seized 190 dogs during raids. Johnson claims he loved his animals and had no say over what happened after they were sold, even citing his own brain injuries from football — including dementia and Parkinson’s — as mitigating factors. But the judge said the sentence was meant to send a clear message to others. Johnson, who previously received a deferred sentence in 2005 for similar charges, insists he’s innocent and plans to appeal. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38527a0cb2b1b6ac