Former NFL linebacker Eric Johnson was sentenced to 20 years, which will be split between prison and strict probation, for his human trafficking and pimping conviction, according to a Georgia Office of the Attorney General press release.
Johnson, 49, who spent six NFL seasons with three different franchises from 2000 to 2005, was among nine individuals sentenced for their roles in the ‘Last One To Take Over’ (LOTTO) gang, which has ties to the Crips and Gangster Disciples. The former linebacker pleaded guilty to one count of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, one count of conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and one count of pimping in August.
Johnson will serve the first 10 years of his sentence in prison and the remaining 10 on strict probation, according to the press release.
“The Gwinnett County community is safer today because the LOTTO gang is behind bars,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “This is a criminal network that trafficked a child to make money, and we went after all those involved – taking down the gang’s leaders, associates, and the entire LOTTO operation. We’re fighting each day to protect our most vulnerable Georgians, and we won’t rest until every predator and violent criminal is held accountable.”
Johnson signed with the then-Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2000 and is best known for blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in the team’s Super Bowl XXXVII loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former University of Nebraska standout also appeared in games for the Atlanta Falcons in 2004 and Arizona Cardinals in 2005, recording 56 tackles, one interceptions and three passes defended in his six NFL seasons.
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