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Former NFL running back, LeShauwn Johnson, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly operating a large-scale dog-fighting and trafficking operation in Oklahoma. Authorities seized 190 pitbull-type dogs from properties associated with Johnson in Broken Arrow and Haskell, marking the largest seizure from a single individual in a federal dog-fighting case. Johnson, 54, is accused of running Malcant Kennels, where he allegedly bred and trained dogs for fighting purposes. He reportedly bred champion and grand champion fighting dogs, canines that have won multiple fights, to produce offspring with desired fighting traits. Additionally, Johnson is accused of selling, transporting, and delivering dogs for use in animal fighting ventures. This is not Johnson's first encounter with the law regarding dog-fighting activities. In 2004, he pleaded guilty to state animal fighting charges in Oklahoma and received a 5-year deferred sentence. If convicted on the current federal charges, Johnson faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine per count. Authorities have condemned the alleged activities, emphasizing the cruelty involved and the commitment to prosecuting such cases to the fullest extent of the law. Johnson's football career included playing for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Giants during the '90s. The Packers drafted him in the third round of the '94 NFL draft. He had a standout college career at Northern Illinois University, where he led in rushing in '93. The case is ongoing and Johnson has made his initial court appearance. Further proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges against him. Should Johnson get a longer sentence? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Thanks for watching, guys. Please like, share, and subscribe to watch more Dark Realities.
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