Former NFL Player Eric Johnson Among 8 People Arrested For Human Trafficking & Gang Charges
Eric Johnson, an ex-NFL defensive back, was among seven others charged last Friday with human trafficking as well as other gang-related offenses.
Johnson, 46 years old, played in The League with the Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons from 2000 to 2005. An apparent trafficking ring now has Johnson accused of multiple acts that involved four adult women, and one minor.
Chris Carr, Georgia Attorney General, says LOTTO Gang members – including Johnson – are facing charges of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act, conspiracy to violate the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act, aggravated assault and kidnapping.
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Eric Johnson was indicted along with seven other suspects by the grand jury on February 8.
“Throughout our state, gangs are actively engaged in human trafficking as a primary means to make money, and we are using all available resources to fight back and protect our most vulnerable,” Carr said FOX Atlanta. “By combining the strengths of our Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units, we are working to ensure that those who lead, promote and encourage this unlawful activity are vigorously pursued and held accountable for their actions.”
“This indictment is just the latest outcome in our ongoing efforts to keep our children and our families safe, as we seek to root out violent crime wherever it occurs.”
Although Eric Johnson is not a household name, he is well-known for one moment in NFL history. In Super Bowl XXXVII, he scored a touchdown for the Raiders in their 48-21 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He blocked a kick and returned it 13 yards for the touchdown.
Johnson recorded 56 career tackles during his six NFL seasons. He spent most of those years with the Raiders. Before signing with Atlanta, he played in 16 games in the Raiders’ three seasons.
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