He's appealing against the verdict
Adam Johnson to appeal against guilty verdict
Posted at
10:38
Adam Johnson is to appeal against his conviction for sexual activity with a child.
Bradford Crown Court has been told the "grounds for appeal" have been lodged this morning.
The former Sunderland...
.....well someone was going to say it..........
Meanwhile........really does feel like the judge is sticking the knife in
“Your standing and your offending are the only reason that this child has suffered abuse far beyond what would normally be expected in a case such as this,” Judge Rose...
Judge Jonathan Rose says his offences were category 1A, the most serious.
He says "there is an abuse of trust, you are trusted by young fans to behave properly".
Jesus.....don't think this is going to end well for him
Judge tells of 800 messages sent by Adam Johnson to victim
Ed Thomas
BBC News
Posted at
12:55
The judge is now referring to the grooming count.
He says Adam Johnson sent "800 messages in three months".
He adds: "Your messages to the...
I know - I just don't get it - combination of arrogance and brainlessness I guess. He's not the first and won't be the last.........maybe the clubs need to do more education
Mine's a bit older now, but I wouldn't think she would either in a million years.......but that's what we all like to think. After being flattered by a fit, famous, loaded bloke in flash car.........................who knows ? Hence I hope he gets the book thrown at him.
Seems he knew exactly what he was doing (and presumably the consequences), so a lot more calculating than the average 17 year old might have been. Afraid I have no sympathy for him - starstruck kids need protection for their own sake. The fact that he almost certainly knew he was risking prison...