Author: Michael

Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a deadly dogfighting ring. Johnson, 55, received 60 months in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $30,000 fine, on Thursday, September 10, after he was convicted of six dog fighting-related charges for his role in a dogfighting operation that resulted in the “death or serious bodily injury” of hundreds of pit bulls. Johnson was previously found guilty in August 2025 of violating the federal Animal Welfare Act’s prohibitions against possessing, selling, transporting, and delivering animals to be used…

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Director Cody Fern’s “Closing Night” offers up a foursome of powerhouse performances from its central actors, but does not know what to do with them — other than make them go to war. It’s a film that acts as a strong showcase for its actors to let loose, and once the finer points of this story lock into place, where it’s going won’t be a surprise to anyone. This “it’s about the journey not the destination” approach would work fine if said journey crescendoed more naturally rather than hobbled towards predictability. Then again, if you are to witness people crashing…

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