Former Sunderland Forward, Adam Johnson Bags 6- year Jail Term For Sexual Activity With Underage Girl.
Former Manchester City, Sunderland and England forward, Adam Johnson
has been handed a six-year jail term after he was found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old.
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 soil the image of the victim on social media.
Johnson’s lawyer, 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 explained 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, Dr Hopley said, also told him “explicit messaging was common
practice among his fellow footballers”.
On his final verdict, 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 and he must also pay £50,000 prosecution costs.
has been handed a six-year jail term after he was found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old.
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 soil the image of the victim on social media.
Johnson’s lawyer, 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 explained 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, Dr Hopley said, also told him “explicit messaging was common
practice among his fellow footballers”.
On his final verdict, 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 and he must also pay £50,000 prosecution costs.
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