Former NFL Star Sentenced for Dogfighting | New York City News

Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson, once a Giants star in 1999, just got slapped with a five-year prison sentence and a $30K fine after being convicted on six felony charges for running a brutal dogfighting ring. This isn’t his first rodeo—he got a deferred sentence in 2004 for similar crimes—and prosecutors say he restarted the operation in 2007, trafficking hundreds of dogs across the country for fights. When authorities raided his operation, they seized 190 animals—the largest single seizure in a federal dogfighting case. The FBI condemned the cruelty, calling it entertainment built on animal suffering. Johnson’s defense tried to argue his past brain injuries from football should spare him, but animal advocates called it a win for justice, applauding the prosecution for shutting down this horrific enterprise. The case is a stark reminder that behind the glamour of pro football lies a darker reality—and that no one is above the law when it comes to animal abuse. 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/f9543a0b87ea35b1