Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was found guilty on six felony charges for his role in a large dog-fighting operation, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.

Johnson was found guilty of “violating the federal Animal Welfare Act’s prohibitions against possessing, selling, transporting, and delivering animals to be used in fighting ventures.”

The 54-year-old was convicted by a federal jury in Oklahoma last week.

“This criminal profited off of the misery of innocent animals and he will face severe consequences for his vile crimes,” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement. “This case underscores the Department of Justice’s commitment to protecting animals from abuse.”

The Department of Justice also announced that 190 dogs were seized in the case.

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