Who is Eric Johnson? Raiders' Super Bowl TD scorer facing human trafficking, gang activity allegations
Former Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Eric Johnson finds himself in serious trouble at the age of 46.
A newly released Gwinnett County indictment shows Johnson and his gang charged with trafficking.
Johnson is a member of the "LOTTO" gang, which stands for "last one to take over." He and seven other gang members are in a lot of trouble.
They are facing charges of trafficking people for sexual servitude, violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, conspiracy to violate the racketeer, and aggravated assault and kidnapping charges.
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Eric Johnson arrested: What did former Riders star do?
Following the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Officer Special Investigations, Johnson allegedly “subjected and maintained” one girl for the purpose of sexual servitude by coercion. He faces nine charges, including felony trafficking of a person for sexual servitude, violating the RICO Act, attempting to solicit, persuade, encourage or entice a dealer to transfer a weapon, and several probation violations.
He is currently in the Gwinnett County Jail and has been there since his arrest which was on Nov. 14, 2022.
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How many years did Eric Johnson play in the NFL?
Johnson played in the NFL for six seasons from 2000-2005.
He began his career with the Oakland Raiders in 2000 and played with them until 2003. He played a key part for the Raiders in Super Bowl 37 as he blocked a punt on special teams and returned it for a touchdown. However, the Raiders suffered a defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 48-21.
He then signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2004 and played one season with the team. The next season, in 2005, he played his last season in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals.
He then played two seasons in the AFL with the Georgia Force from 2007-2008.