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2 hours ago
- The Guardian
Ex-NFL running back Leshon Johnson convicted in Oklahoma dogfighting case
A former NFL player from Oklahoma has been convicted for his role in a large-scale dogfighting operation, federal prosecutors announced. Leshon Eugene Johnson, 54, of Broken Arrow was convicted of six felony counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture. He was acquitted of 17 other similar counts. He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each count when he's formally sentenced at a later date. 'The FBI will not stand for those who perpetuate the despicable crime of dogfighting,' FBI director Kash Patel said in a statement. 'Thanks to the hard work of our law enforcement partners, those who continue to engage in organized animal fighting and cruelty will face justice.' Prosecutors alleged that Johnson operated Mal Kant Kennels in Broken Arrow and Haskell, Oklahoma, and selectively bred pit bull-type dogs known as champions or grand champions because of winning dog fights. Earlier this year, the government seized 190 dogs from Johnson that have been in the custody of the US Marshals Service. Johnson allegedly bred dogs that had won as many as five fights and then sold 'stud rights' and their offspring to other dogfighters, according to the Justice Department. The trafficking took place across the US and helped to grow the dogfighting industry, while resulting in Johnson profiting financially, prosecutors alleged. Johnson's attorney, Billy Coyle, said his client was a dog breeder who was never accused of fighting dogs and noted that the jury acquitted Johnson on most of the counts against him. 'He was simply a breeder of the American pit bull terrier,' Coyle said. 'Obviously the jury found that some of his dogs bred were probably or were used in dog fighting, and those were difficult charges to fight.' Coyle said federal agents also used heavy-handed tactics, with more than 40 officers raiding his home late at night, pointing guns at Johnson and his wife and seizing his dogs and property. Johnson previously pleaded guilty to state animal fighting charges in 2004 in Oklahoma. He was given a five-year deferred sentence, according to court documents. Johnson was a running back who played for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants from 1994 through 1999.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Bridgerton actress who fought off phone thief reveals attack has left her 'severely agoraphobic' and unable to leave her home
The Bridgerton actress who was targeted by a mobile phone snatcher at a west London cafe has revealed the attack has left her 'severely agoraphobic'. Genevieve Chenneour, 27, bravely fought off prolific Algerian thief Zacariah Boulares, 18, at Joe & The Juice on Kensington High Street in which she 'blacked out' and a second man threatened to stab her. Boulares was last month locked up for 22 months for three counts of theft and common assault in a daylight attack on February 8 that left the actress concussed. Scotland Yard officers also investigated a 19-year-old man but took no further action against him, the BBC reported. Ms Chenneour, a former Olympic swimmer, has since left London and moved back in with her mother as she no longer feels safe in the capital. Now, six months on, Ms Chenneour has revealed the psychological trauma has been long-lasting, with her unable to leave the house. 'And then if I did leave the house, I wanted to be with someone. But I felt like a burden. 'That's a really dark downward spiral that you can find yourself in,' she told the BBC. She also changed her daily routine, avoided using public transport, and stayed in hotels when working in London. She is now 'exploring therapy options'. 'I've spoken to people who've done the exact same thing after something similar happened. This affects every part of your life,' she said. Ms Chenneour also criticised the Metropolitan Police for there being 'no co-ordinated aftercare' as she added: '[I] was left to survive the aftermath by myself.' She recounted her terrifying ordeal to the broadcaster, which she said felt like 'a darkness came over me' when she sensed something was wrong. Ms Chenneour's brave actions were caught on CCTV and the actress can be seen courageously fighting back against the hooded thief. She courageously dragged him to the floor with the help of her boyfriend at the time, Carlo Kureishi, 30, the son of the writer Hanif Kureishi. Boulares can be seen in the footage prowling around the back of the café, waiting for Ms Chenneour's friend to leave her alone at the table when he ordered before he pounces. She courageously stood up to the thief, hitting him with the phone as he tussled with a man on the floor during the ordeal The hooded thief, wearing all black with a navy cap, then swipes the phone while Ms Chenneour has her back turned, but she quickly leaps into action and takes down the thief. The fearless Yorkshire-born actress, who is also a trained boxer, puts her arm out to block the thief from leaving and dislodges the phone from his hand. Retrieving the iPhone from off the floor, she then uses the device to strike Boulares who is left helpless on the floor. The commotion continued as shocked onlookers began to form a crowd in the popular café in Kensington. The tussle can then be seen spilling into the back of the café, where Ms Chenneour, her friend and Boulares can only be seen in CCTV in glimpses via a mirror. After around four minutes of scuffling, the humbled crook then points his finger in the face of Ms Chenneour's friend before walking out of the café without the phone. The British actress is known as rumour-monger Clara Livingston in Netflix period drama Bridgerton. She told This Morning last month she has 'a lot of anxiety' following the attack. 'I left London because I am single and the level of anxiety of going to public spaces was just not really sustainable,' she said. 'I decided to take some time out of the city and come back and forwards for work.' Back in June the star appeared on the ITV show to talk about the ordeal. Genevieve explained: 'It kind of went round the corner and it turned into a full-on scrap with two people [Boulares and his accomplice]. 'And I was threatened with being stabbed so it became a real matter, in my mind, of life and death. 'So, I did things like, I remember kicking him back with my leg to create space in case he had a weapon on him… It was just a life-changing, crazy moment.' The star admitted the horrifying experience left her terrified in the immediate aftermath: 'I didn't want to go outside. 'I mean as a woman we already, I think, have our wits about us around strangers and random men. 'So, to have this happen to me while dealing with that base level that a lot of women have, just made me quite agoraphobic. Leaving the house was really hard.'
BBC News
2 hours ago
- BBC News
Farmhouse evacuated after discovery of WW2 shells
A farmhouse in Cornwall had to be evacuated after two suspected WW2 shells were found during building were called at 10:00 BST Tuesday after the discovery on farmland in occupants of the nearby farmhouse were evacuated, a cordon was put in place and the road to Cotehele House was and the Royal Navy's Explosive Ordnance Department attended, with the devices safely removed for disposal by 11:40 BST.
