The former England international has been handed a custodial sentence following a hearing at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday and will now spend six years in jail


Former Sunderland and England winger Adam Johnson has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Johnson was found guilty by jury of one charge of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl earlier this month at Bradford Crown Court - he lodged an appeal against that conviction on Thursday - having already pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and one of grooming on the opening day of his trial on February 10.

Johnson, whose contract was terminated by Sunderland following his guilty plea, ran into court to avoid the media scrum and then listened to a statement from the victim in which she detailed the impact the case has had on her personal life and schoolwork.

The prosecution also highlighted the way Johnson's supporters had continued to harangue the victim on social media.

For the defence, psychologist Dr Philip Hopley claimed Johnson was "socially and psychologically immature" for his age and his physical development growing up "was somewhat retarded".

Dr Hopley also recalled how Johnson was unable to discuss the crimes he had committed due to the shame he felt, with the footballer suggesting "being in prison would offer some relief. I just want to let people I have hurt get on with their lives".

Johnson, according to Dr Hopley, also told him "explicit messaging was common practice among his fellow footballers".

Summing up, judge Jonathan Rose said: "All of this is entirely your own responsibility and your own fault.

"She had only just turned 15 when you began to groom her...because you found her sexually attractive even though you knew her to be just 15.

"Your standing and your offending are the only reason this child has suffered abuse."

Johnson, who showed no emotion when the verdict was delivered, has signed the sex offender's register and has a restraining order placed on him against the victim. He must also pay £50,000 prosecution costs.

Johnson's parents were in court on Thursday but his sister Faye stayed away, having explained why in a Facebook post.

She wrote: "Today is the sentencing for my brother, the worst day of my life.

"I just wanted to let all of the supporters know that I will not be attending Bradford Crown Court, the reason for this is Adam has always been my hero, my brother and my best friend, I just don't want him to see the pain in my eyes!

"Instead I will be at home with my little boy, Adam's number 1 fan, Adam's daughter and the mother of his child Stacey.

"I remain proud of my big brother and I am 100 per cent behind him and I always will be."

After Johnson's conviction, Sunderland released a statement refuting claims the club knew of the former Manchester City man's intention to plead guilty.

However, chief executive Margaret Byrne subsequently resigned from her position citing a "serious error of judgment" in recommending the 28-year-old be allowed to play for the club despite being told by Johnson's lawyer in May 2015 that his client had kissed the girl and sent her a series of suggestive WhatsApp messages.


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What?? Six years? What den happens to his footbal career?

Hmmm That teacher in queens college I pray you`re innocent o

I understand he's going to appeal this decision. I kinda feel really sorry for him though. Don't have the facts though, but I think the decision is harsh. By the time he come out, he'll look as old as Buhari. Hope others will learn.

28yr old man and a 15yr old girl!! What in the world is wrong with him? If it were Nigeria he would have hidden under religion

Well his career is finished.. I feel sorry for him though

The strange thing is that these guys have enough money to get any woman they so desire, even if she`s still a virgin. i wonder why he would stoop so low...

Where is lalasticlala when you need him?

He sacrificed his bright future for sex with a minor, but why some people no get sense like dis? Enjoy your stay in penitentiary dear

Good for him.
Make hin John Thomas cool inside prison small
Bad guy with cool face

This is a country where the law is bigger than anyone.
U kiss a minor (14 years) and sentenced to jail.

Where as some useless paedophiles are impregnating a minor in NIGERIA and nothing happens.

imagine Mikel or Musa doing such in Nigeria?.....Nothing go happen joor
I pledge to Nigeria my country

Please, don't lets be too harsh on him. The babe in question looks more matured than her age. Its just unfortunate he's going for that long for what they both enjoyed together.

Adam Johnson has completed his Transfer to HMP Durham from Sunderland on a 6 year deal, with no buyout clause.

JustCasual:
Please, don't lets be too harsh on him. The babe in question looks more matured than her age. Its just unfortunate he's going for that long for what they both enjoyed together.

But according to the story, he actually knew the gurl was 15yrs old, n still "continued " with the ish.

Sooo what say ye??

askYomi:
This is a country where the law is bigger than anyone.
U kiss a minor (14 years) and sentenced to jail.

Where as some useless paedophiles are impregnating a minor in NIGERIA and nothing happens.

imagine Mikel or Musa doing such in Nigeria?.....Nothing go happen joor
I pledge to Nigeria my country

no b just kiss o! did u follow d matter atall?!

AlexCk:
Adam Johnson has completed his Transfer to HMP Durham from Sunderland on a 6 year deal, with no buyout clause.

hahaha! u no well aswear.

askYomi:
This is a country where the law is bigger than anyone.
U kiss a minor (14 years) and sentenced to jail.

Where as some useless paedophiles are impregnating a minor in NIGERIA and nothing happens.

imagine Mikel or Musa doing such in Nigeria?.....Nothing go happen joor
I pledge to Nigeria my country

Sorry excuse for a country we're in. How will the law be bigger than paedophiles when some of our lawmakers are marrying children? Smh

Now the girl is happy right ?j... already started pulling men down from the age of 15, who knows how many more are on the line ... Moral: be extremely careful when dealing with women ( remember eve? )

For those who would want to criticsize, hope you know that these people actually look physically matured than what their age implies....

Now the girl is happy right ... already started pulling men down from the age of 15, who knows how many more are on the line ... Moral: be extremely careful when dealing with women ( remember eve? )


For those who would want to criticsize, hope you know that these people actually look physically matured than what their age implies....

fF01:

hahaha! u no well aswear.

Bros no b so oo,
Reason am na, e b like contract sef.
Lol

It is a pity Adam Johnson got himself in this mess.Mr.Oshifala of Queens college should be juggling for such treatment .

six years is too small nah,why not 36??

Oyindebrah:
six years is too small nah,why not 36??

Nne fear God o

I feel so sorry for Adam Johnson. On his day, he is unplayable or should I say was unplayable...A good winger. Must be tough on him to see his career burning to ashes before his eyes.

I feel sorry for him. He is human, imperfect... bleeped up and is paying dearly for it. This is a lesson to us: don't live in the moment; we should always consider the consequences of our actions.

We all know 14, 15, 16 year old girls do things some of us can only fantasize. But, hey, lets just pretend like they are "kids". Sorry Adam, you are just another victim of Western hypocrisy

6Years?! Wtf??! even Oscar Pistorius didn't get 6years.

Latua:
It is a pity Adam Johnson got himself in this mess.Mr.Oshifala of Queens college should be juggling for such treatment .

When the teachers and students are already fighting on his behalf? Case don die be that jorrr

thatkindthing:



Lol.... the western hypocrisy reach PMB and APC hypocrisy??

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investigator007:



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