Leshon Johnson, former NFL player convicted for role in large

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Leshon Eugene Johnson, 54, was convicted of six felony counts tied to an animal-fighting venture in Oklahoma.

Prosecutors said 190 dogs were seized and alleged Johnson bred and sold "stud rights" for fighting.

A jury acquitted Johnson on 17 additional counts; sentencing is expected in the coming months.

A federal jury has convicted former NFL running back Leshon Eugene Johnson for his role in an animal-fighting venture in Oklahoma. Prosecutors said Johnson, of Broken Arrow, possessed dogs intended for fighting and ran breeding operations that trafficked animals across the country.

Jurors returned guilty verdicts on six counts and acquitted him on 17 others. Johnson, 54, now awaits sentencing, where each count carries a potential prison term and fine under federal law.

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