Adam Johnson sentenced to six years in prison

***Hibernia&Alba*** · 24-03-2016 12:30 PM

What a fall from grace. International footballer, millionaire lifestyle, idolised by fans of big clubs; ruined by his own deviancy.

**~~SJM~~** · 24-03-2016 12:31 PM

All his own fault. Lost his family too.

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 24-03-2016 12:36 PM

Prosecutor Kate Blackwell QC told the sentencing hearing there was a "significant disparity" in age between the footballer and the girl.
She said: "The most apparent feature in the view of the Crown is the severe psychological harm that the defendant has caused to the victim."

Ms Blackwell said the girl had suffered at school, both in her work and from bullying because of Johnson's actions.
The prosecutor also told the court that Johnson had a history of meeting girls for sex, describing it as a "clandestine habit".

think he got an increased length of jail time because he put the young lassie through so many court appearances by denying everything

**Andy.1875** · 24-03-2016 12:41 PM

Does a conviction like this prevent him moving to the States and a MLS side when he gets out?

***Hibernia&Alba*** · 24-03-2016 12:42 PM

Yes, some disturbing details about Johnson were revealed in the summing up this morning.

- A psychiatric report stated that Johnson felt he had a 'right' to sex with female fans
- He would pick up women on the way home from training
- He admitted he needed help with his sexual behaviour

That's bad enough, but when the fans are under the age of consent, it makes him a danger to society. He knew the girl had only just turned fifteen, tried to cover his tracks and then lied about what happened.

***JimBHibees*** · 24-03-2016 12:42 PM

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Does a conviction like this prevent him moving to the States and a MLS side when he gets out?

Would expect so. Not sure many teams would be interested due to his appalling baggage.

**SeanWilson** · 24-03-2016 12:44 PM

not sure what to make of it all.

**Phil MaGlass** · 24-03-2016 12:45 PM

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Would expect so. Not sure many teams would be interested due to his appalling baggage.

I think we all know one club that might be interested

**SeanWilson** · 24-03-2016 12:46 PM

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Yes, some disturbing details about Johnson were revealed in the summing up this morning.

- A psychiatric report stated that Johnson felt he had a 'right' to sex with female fans
- He would pick up women on the way home from training
- He admitted he needed help with his sexual behaviour

That's bad enough, but when the fans are under the age of consent, it makes him a danger to society. He knew the girl had only just turned fifteen, tried to cover his tracks and then lied about what happened.

I actually think that reeks of his defence trying to get a doctor to state he has 'issues' to affect the sentence.

***JimBHibees*** · 24-03-2016 12:48 PM

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I think we all know one club that might be interested

***CropleyWasGod*** · 24-03-2016 12:49 PM

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I actually think that reeks of his defence trying to get a doctor to state he has 'issues' to affect the sentence.

...or, more likely, the judge having asked for a psychiatric report to help him determine the sentence.

**~~SJM~~** · 24-03-2016 12:49 PM

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I think we all know one club that might be interested

Not Falkirk that's for sure.

***CropleyWasGod*** · 24-03-2016 12:51 PM

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Does a conviction like this prevent him moving to the States and a MLS side when he gets out?

Probably:-

http://www.usvisalawyers.co.uk/article7.htm

"A crime involving moral turpitude (or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such a crime)"

**SeanWilson** · 24-03-2016 12:52 PM

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...or, more likely, the judge having asked for a psychiatric report to help him determine the sentence.

Yeah, fair enough.

**since90plustwo** · 24-03-2016 01:01 PM

Fair sentence. Think the girl is at it though. Can see him getting a few dooings in the nick.

On another side, female teacher slept numerous times with a 15 year old boy, which if you compare the charges is much much worse considering if Johnson had sex with her he would've been looking at a double figure sentence, yet shes only been given a community service. Inconsistencies in our justice system are ridiculous.

***CropleyWasGod*** · 24-03-2016 01:05 PM

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Fair sentence. Think the girl is at it though. Can see him getting a few dooings in the nick.

On another side, female teacher slept numerous times with a 15 year old boy, which if you compare the charges is much much worse considering if Johnson had sex with her he would've been looking at a double figure sentence, yet shes only been given a community service. Inconsistencies in our justice system are ridiculous.

In what way?

**Big_Franck** · 24-03-2016 01:05 PM

Guaranteed he signs for Hearts after early release in 2020.

***easty*** · 24-03-2016 01:07 PM

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Fair sentence. Think the girl is at it though. Can see him getting a few dooings in the nick.

On another side, female teacher slept numerous times with a 15 year old boy, which if you compare the charges is much much worse considering if Johnson had sex with her he would've been looking at a double figure sentence, yet shes only been given a community service. Inconsistencies in our justice system are ridiculous.

I wondered how many posts there would be in this thread before someone posted this sort of rubbish.

**~~Edson Arantes~~** · 24-03-2016 01:13 PM

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Fair sentence. Think the girl is at it though. Can see him getting a few dooings in the nick.

On another side, female teacher slept numerous times with a 15 year old boy, which if you compare the charges is much much worse considering if Johnson had sex with her he would've been looking at a double figure sentence, yet shes only been given a community service. Inconsistencies in our justice system are ridiculous.

What makes you say the girl is at it?

**~~Giro Playboy~~** · 24-03-2016 01:15 PM

Anyone coming on here blaming the victim should have a long hard look at themselves. The girl was a star struck school kid. She did not deserve to be taken advantage off.

**SeanWilson** · 24-03-2016 01:18 PM

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Anyone coming on here blaming the victim should have a long hard look at themselves. The girl was a star struck school kid. She did not deserve to be taken advantage off.

Suppose you could say annyone coming on here claiming to know who or what the girl is/was should take a long hard look at themselves. Truth is, whether you agree with the sentence or not, can't imagine many on here are better placed to make the decision than the judge.

***Hibs Class*** · 24-03-2016 01:19 PM

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Fair sentence. Think the girl is at it though. Can see him getting a few dooings in the nick.

On another side, female teacher slept numerous times with a 15 year old boy, which if you compare the charges is much much worse considering if Johnson had sex with her he would've been looking at a double figure sentence, yet shes only been given a community service. Inconsistencies in our justice system are ridiculous.

You should be ashamed of yourself. Blaming the victim is quite disgusting.

**lyonhibs** · 24-03-2016 01:20 PM

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Fair sentence. Think the girl is at it though. Can see him getting a few dooings in the nick.

On another side, female teacher slept numerous times with a 15 year old boy, which if you compare the charges is much much worse considering if Johnson had sex with her he would've been looking at a double figure sentence, yet shes only been given a community service. Inconsistencies in our justice system are ridiculous.

You're the only one "at it" here.

I agree entirely with your 2nd paragraph FWIW.

**Andy.1875** · 24-03-2016 01:21 PM

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Fair sentence. Think the girl is at it though. Can see him getting a few dooings in the nick.

On another side, female teacher slept numerous times with a 15 year old boy, which if you compare the charges is much much worse considering if Johnson had sex with her he would've been looking at a double figure sentence, yet shes only been given a community service. Inconsistencies in our justice system are ridiculous.

She was not the one that was on trial. She was a 15 year old girl who was being groomed by an adult.

**since90plustwo** · 24-03-2016 01:23 PM

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What makes you say the girl is at it?

Not for a second am i saying she isn't the victim or blaming her or anything what was done was wrong in every possible way. But her saying she was in a dark place for 12 months and other comments just made me thin k she is milking it now its in the press. Her lawyer wont be stupid. Could be wrong

**~~Edson Arantes~~** · 24-03-2016 01:27 PM

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Not for a second am i saying she isn't the victim or blaming her or anything what was done was wrong in every possible way. But her saying she was in a dark place for 12 months and other comments just made me thin k she is milking it now its in the press. Her lawyer wont be stupid. Could be wrong

Possibly the 'dark place' comment was a wee bitty over the top.

***BoomtownHibees*** · 24-03-2016 01:27 PM

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Not for a second am i saying she isn't the victim or blaming her or anything what was done was wrong in every possible way. But her saying she was in a dark place for 12 months and other comments just made me thin k she is milking it now its in the press. Her lawyer wont be stupid. Could be wrong

Although everybody is entitled to an opinion, sometimes it's best to keep some thoughts to yourself

***silverhibee*** · 24-03-2016 01:28 PM

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Does a conviction like this prevent him moving to the States and a MLS side when he gets out?

He will never be allowed in to the USA again.

**~~Tapes99~~** · 24-03-2016 01:30 PM

The judges up here are soft.

I remember about 10 years ago a guy brutally beat and raped a 14 year old girl on the southside. He was sentenced to 6 years in prison but was released after 3 for good behaviour.