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UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:57 am

Sunderland's Adam Johnson admits child sex charge

BBC

10th Feb 2016


The winger denies two charges of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16

Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one charge of grooming.
Appearing at Bradford Crown Court, the Sunderland winger also denied two charges of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16.

The 28-year-old from Castle Eden, County Durham, who has 12 England caps, was arrested in March 2015.
His case is due to be formally opened on Friday.

Kate Blackwell QC for the prosecution said the alleged incidents had taken place in or about the area of Castle Eden and Wingate.
Adam Johnson arrives at court with partner Stacey FloundersImage copyrightGetty Images

Adam Johnson arrived at court with his partner Stacey Flounders
Judge Jonathan Rose told the jury of six men and six women: "You may see reference to this in the press but it's the evidence in court that you will gather.
"This defendant has already pleaded guilty to two offences, you will hear more about them in detail when Miss Blackwell opens the case to you on Friday."
He said they must come to a decision on the remaining two charges.
"It will be for you and only you to determine if he is guilty or not guilty."

Mr Johnson, who was born in Sunderland, began his career at Middlesbrough before moving to Manchester City and then on to Sunderland for £10m in 2012.






Footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child, but denied two other charges.

Appearing at Bradford Crown Court, the 28-year-old admitted one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming.

The Sunderland winger, who has played 12 times for England, denies two charges of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16.
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Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:23 pm

admits to one count of sexual activity with a child

pleads not guilty to two counts of sexual activity with someone under 16



can someone explain the difference here please?

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:35 pm

The one he pleads guilty on was kissing and touching the skin - so they say

But to answer your question - I don't know the difference

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:47 pm

paulh_85 wrote:admits to one count of sexual activity with a child

pleads not guilty to two counts of sexual activity with someone under 16



can someone explain the difference here please?


yes he was probably on three charges and admitted one - peado :o

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:57 pm

Sunderland should terminate his contract with immediate effect !!!

He's admitted sexual activity with a minor, the guy's a nonce, simple as that.

I don't care if the girl in question looked older, he knew she was underage so he understood the repurcussions.

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:01 pm

paulh_85 wrote:admits to one count of sexual activity with a child

pleads not guilty to two counts of sexual activity with someone under 16



can someone explain the difference here please?


He pleaded guilty to kissing her but not activity which I believe is having sex with her?

http://www.stinsonhunter.com/footballer ... -old-girl/

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:01 pm

Wolfpac wrote:Sunderland should terminate his contract with immediate effect !!!

He's admitted sexual activity with a minor, the guy's a nonce, simple as that.

I don't care if the girl in question looked older, he knew she was underage so he understood the repurcussions.


correct :shock:

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:35 pm

The kissing part, its quite possible that he did not know her age, if he met her out and about, but the important thing here is that he groomed her on the internet, so to me he is a pedophile and should be jailed :thumbup:

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:45 pm

Igovernor wrote:The kissing part, its quite possible that he did not know her age, if he met her out and about, but the important thing here is that he groomed her on the internet, so to me he is a pedophile and should be jailed :thumbup:


Totally agree pal, anyone who disagrees are idiots, imagine someone of his status grooming your Daughter, you'd wanna kill him !!

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:47 pm

Igovernor wrote:The kissing part, its quite possible that he did not know her age, if he met her out and about, but the important thing here is that he groomed her on the internet, so to me he is a pedophile and should be jailed :thumbup:


Didn't realise that, thought he met her in a club

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:52 pm

2blue2handle wrote:
Igovernor wrote:The kissing part, its quite possible that he did not know her age, if he met her out and about, but the important thing here is that he groomed her on the internet, so to me he is a pedophile and should be jailed :thumbup:


Didn't realise that, thought he met her in a club



the grooming part i just assuming it was on the internet.... might not be though

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:01 pm

He groomed her on the internet, he has admitted that, then he probably arranged to meet her, maybe at a club :thumbup:

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:54 pm

Igovernor wrote:He groomed her on the internet, he has admitted that, then he probably arranged to meet her, maybe at a club :thumbup:

Did he know her age tho ? If he didn't then that would be totally different ,if he did he's a pedophile

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:56 pm

not sure i would use the term peadophile if she was 15, but then it goes against this countries laws so i wouldnt be surprised if he went to prison.

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 3:49 pm

Sunderland's Adam Johnson admits child sex charge

BBC

10th Feb 2016


The winger denies two charges of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16

Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one charge of grooming.
Appearing at Bradford Crown Court, the Sunderland winger also denied two charges of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16.

The 28-year-old from Castle Eden, County Durham, who has 12 England caps, was arrested in March 2015.
His case is due to be formally opened on Friday.

Kate Blackwell QC for the prosecution said the alleged incidents had taken place in or about the area of Castle Eden and Wingate.
Adam Johnson arrives at court with partner Stacey FloundersImage copyrightGetty Images

Adam Johnson arrived at court with his partner Stacey Flounders
Judge Jonathan Rose told the jury of six men and six women: "You may see reference to this in the press but it's the evidence in court that you will gather.
"This defendant has already pleaded guilty to two offences, you will hear more about them in detail when Miss Blackwell opens the case to you on Friday."
He said they must come to a decision on the remaining two charges.
"It will be for you and only you to determine if he is guilty or not guilty."

Mr Johnson, who was born in Sunderland, began his career at Middlesbrough before moving to Manchester City and then on to Sunderland for £10m in 2012.

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:12 pm

Knew her age before he met her. Wrong un.

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:16 pm

paulh_85 wrote:not sure i would use the term peadophile if she was 15, but then it goes against this countries laws so i wouldnt be surprised if he went to prison.


See http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/sentencing_manual/s9_sexual_activity_with_a_child/ for likely sentencing outcome.

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:25 pm

Trigger wrote:
paulh_85 wrote:not sure i would use the term peadophile if she was 15, but then it goes against this countries laws so i wouldnt be surprised if he went to prison.


See http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/sentencing_manual/s9_sexual_activity_with_a_child/ for likely sentencing outcome.



gotta be honest id rather not read more into it.

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:35 pm

paulh_85 wrote:not sure i would use the term peadophile if she was 15, but then it goes against this countries laws so i wouldnt be surprised if he went to prison.


Technically he is a paedophile, as he's admitted sexual activity with a minor. Quite sure it would be the same even if she was 16/17, as he's in a position of trust - but not 100% if a footballer is seen as a 'position of trust' by the court.

Will be shocked if he escapes prison.

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:43 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
paulh_85 wrote:not sure i would use the term peadophile if she was 15, but then it goes against this countries laws so i wouldnt be surprised if he went to prison.


Technically he is a paedophile, as he's admitted sexual activity with a minor. Quite sure it would be the same even if she was 16/17, as he's in a position of trust - but not 100% if a footballer is seen as a 'position of trust' by the court.

Will be shocked if he escapes prison.


agree bout the second part. he will get a small sentence i imagine

Re: ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:45 pm

Wolfpac wrote:Sunderland should terminate his contract with immediate effect !!!

He's admitted sexual activity with a minor, the guy's a nonce, simple as that.

I don't care if the girl in question looked older, he knew she was underage so he understood the repurcussions.


And loose their £10m (?) they paid for him :lol:

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:52 pm

Got a smart missus, kid on the way, living in a mansion, earning millions of pounds a year, made for life.

Why oh why would you risk all that for a fumble about with a 15 year old schoolgirl. Absolute wrong un.

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:49 pm

polo wrote:Got a smart missus, kid on the way, living in a mansion, earning millions of pounds a year, made for life.

Why oh why would you risk all that for a fumble about with a 15 year old schoolgirl. Absolute wrong un.

Exactly.

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:55 pm

polo wrote:Got a smart missus, kid on the way, living in a mansion, earning millions of pounds a year, made for life.

Why oh why would you risk all that for a fumble about with a 15 year old schoolgirl. Absolute wrong un.



gotta wonder what goes through some peoples heads.

Didnt know he had a kid on the way, totally ruined his life and for what?

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:49 pm

Holding back until Friday when more is released, because at the moment we don't know the full facts.
But what I do know is that he's a stupid idiot for simply cheating on his missus (who is pretty hot), the lad is a very decent football player and he's almost fucked that up for him self at 28, If he is acquitted on all charges then I can only see him staying at Sunderland for the rest of his career or moving abroad because I doubt any Prem team will go after him now

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:18 pm

The12thBlue wrote:Holding back until Friday when more is released, because at the moment we don't know the full facts.
But what I do know is that he's a stupid idiot for simply cheating on his missus (who is pretty hot), the lad is a very decent football player and he's almost fucked that up for him self at 28, If he is acquitted on all charges then I can only see him staying at Sunderland for the rest of his career or moving abroad because I doubt any Prem team will go after him now



I have heard he didnt actually know how old she is. Not sure how true that is or not. There is also pictures circulating suppose to be of the girl in question and if so you certainly wouldnt question her age if she told you she was 18.

There is a tendancy with something like this to assume he is an evil predator but i dont automatically think thats the case

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:46 pm

His missus has stood by him which I find incredible. I would bet everything I got that if they were married she would be filing divorce right now and she'd get a very very handsome pay off!

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:22 pm

Bluebird since 1948 wrote:His missus has stood by him which I find incredible. I would bet everything I got that if they were married she would be filing divorce right now and she'd get a very very handsome pay off!



I would hope money has nothing to do with it. No amount of money is going to help in this case and hes about to stop earning

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:55 pm

paulh_85 wrote:
Bluebird since 1948 wrote:His missus has stood by him which I find incredible. I would bet everything I got that if they were married she would be filing divorce right now and she'd get a very very handsome pay off!



I would hope money has nothing to do with it. No amount of money is going to help in this case and hes about to stop earning


No I am not on about the case.

His girlfriend has decided to stick by him, probably because he's worth a lot of money and they live in a huge house. I bet if they were married she wouldn't have filed for divorce, she would have grounds to take him to the cleaners. He's admitted to kissing a 15 year old girl ffs.

Re: UPDATED ' Footballer pleads guilty '

Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:00 am

The12thBlue wrote:Holding back until Friday when more is released, because at the moment we don't know the full facts.
But what I do know is that he's a stupid idiot for simply cheating on his missus (who is pretty hot), the lad is a very decent football player and he's almost fucked that up for him self at 28, If he is acquitted on all charges then I can only see him staying at Sunderland for the rest of his career or moving abroad because I doubt any Prem team will go after him now

He can't get acquitted of all charges he's pleaded guilty to two of them!!!

If there was any doubt how old she was why has he pleaded guilty to "grooming a minor"?!?. Sounds likes he's banged to rights the f*cking nonce.