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Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years for operating large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma

Johnson will also have 3 years of supervised release, and he'll have to pay a $30,000 fine.

20 Oct 1996: Running back LeShon Johnson #32 of the Arizona Cardinals uses his left arm in attempt to break through the grasp of defensive lineman Brad Culpepper #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a carry in the Cardinals 13-9 victory over the Buccan — LeShon Johnson was in the NFL from 1994-99 and spent time with the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants. (J.D. Cuban /Allsport)
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