Overview

• LeShon Johnson, a former NFL running back, has been indicted on 21 federal charges for allegedly operating 'Mal Kant Kennels,' a dog fighting and trafficking operation in Oklahoma.
• Federal agents seized 190 pit bulls from Johnson’s properties in October 2024, marking the largest dog fighting bust involving a single individual in U.S. history.
• Johnson allegedly bred and sold 'champion' and 'grand champion' fighting dogs, profiting financially while contributing to the growth of the illegal dog fighting industry.
• Evidence against Johnson includes text messages, financial records, and pedigrees recovered from his phone, showing extensive planning and interstate commerce violations.
• If convicted, Johnson faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each of the 21 counts, with his trial scheduled to begin in May 2025.