Ex-NFL Player LeShon Johnson Indicted in Largest Federal Dog Fighting Bust

Johnson faces 21 federal charges after 190 dogs were seized from his Oklahoma properties in what the Justice Department calls the largest case of its kind in U.S. history.

LeShon Johnson, a former NFL running back, has been charged with operating a large-scale dog fighting and breeding operation, 'Mal Kant Kennels.'
Federal authorities seized 190 pit bull-type dogs from Johnson's properties in Oklahoma in October 2024 under the Animal Welfare Act.
The indictment alleges Johnson bred and sold champion fighting dogs, contributing to the growth of the illegal dog fighting industry across the U.S.
Evidence against Johnson includes digital communications, financial records, and pedigrees linking him to the operation.
If convicted on all 21 charges, Johnson faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine per count.