Green Bay Packers helmet on the sidelines (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
Former NFL player LeShon Eugene Johnson is in some serious trouble once again.
The Haskell-native is facing dog fighting related charges again for the second time in his life. He has been charged in federal court for operating a “large-scale” dog fighting and trafficking operation in Broken Arrow.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Leshon Eugene Johnson appeared in court last week and was charged with possession of 190 pit bull dogs used for an “animal fighting venture and for selling, transporting, and delivering a dog for use in an animal fighting venture.”
He was indicted by a grand jury in the Eastern District of Oklahoma for violations of dog fighting prohibitions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
The DOJ said federal authorities seized 190 dogs from Johnson in October 2024 as this is believed to be the most dogs ever seized from a single person in a federal dog fighting case.
Johnson stands accused of running a dog fighting operation called “Mal Kant Kennels” in Broken Arrow and Haskell.
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He previously ran Krazyside Kennels, which led to his 2004 guilty plea on state animal fighting charges.
If convicted, LeShon Eugene Johnson faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each count.
Background On LeShon Eugene Johnson’s Football Career
A former NFL player in Oklahoma was accused of allegedly running a large-scale dog fighting and trafficking business with nearly 200 dogs seized in a sting.
51-year-old LeShon Eugene Johnson has been charged with multiple violations related to the federal Animal Welfare Act.
Before he got to this point, he used to play football.
Johnson attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College before transferring to Northern Illinois University as a junior. Johnson was the leading college rusher with 1,976 yards during the 1993 season.
He finished sixth in the 1993 Heisman Trophy voting race.
The Green Bay Packers selected Johnson in the third round of the 1994 NFL draft. He was a running back and kick returner in the National Football League for six seasons during the 1990s.
He also played for the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants.
LeShon Eugene Johnson ended his career with 955 rushing yards, 434 receiving yards, and 483 return yards. He had seven total touchdowns.
Rollin’ 60s Crips Gang Leader & Father Of LA Chargers Star Linebacker Arrested On Disturbing RICO Charges
Eugene ‘Big U’ Henley (Photo by X/@USAO_LosAngeles )
Eugene “Big U” Henley was recently arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
He made headlines for his arrest on serious charges and ties to the Rollin’ 60s Crips in LA recently. However, it’s his connection with the Los Angeles Chargers that’s getting eyeballs.
Big U is arrested on RICO charges, which include murder, extortion, human trafficking, and fraud.
Known for mentoring the late Nipsey Hussle, Big U’s influence extended beyond the streets. But his legal troubles have cast a shadow over his legacy. Alongside him, 18 other gang members were taken into custody, highlighting the scale of the federal investigation into their activities.
Interestingly, Big U is also the father of LA Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley. After a quiet rookie season, Daiyan surged onto the scene in 2024, racking up an impressive 147 tackles.
He’s becoming a key player for the Chargers and counted as one of the most promising young talents in the NFL. Fans admire his skill and dedication, rallying behind him as he works to establish his career.
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Big U Declares He Is Innocent In A Video
Big U back in 2014 (Photo by @BigU1)
After his arrest on Wednesday, Eugene Henley Jr., also known as Big U, appeared in court on March 22, 2025, facing serious allegations on RICO charges.
Henley had recently posted a video declaring his innocence prior to surrendering to federal authorities. According to him, he is innocent and he was just trying to help his community.
“This the price of being Black and trying to help somebody, trying to help your community and do what you can. You just guilty because somebody else don’t like you,” Big U said in the video, as per AP News.
Following his court appearance, he will remain in custody until his detention hearing on March 31.
Moreover, Henley is believed to have orchestrated a criminal operation referred to as the “Big U Enterprise.” Prosecutors allege he misappropriated donations from Developing Options, an anti-gang charity he founded, and exploited it to cover up illicit activities.
Furthermore, he is also suspected of involvement in the 2021 murder of an aspiring rap musician associated with his record label, Uneek Music. If convicted, Henley faces a potential life sentence in federal prison.
