Adam Johnson

Hipster_Nebula wrote:I don't think it's right to describe a 15 year old as a "child" honestly. 

The age of consent in Spain is 13. Having said all that Johnson appears to know exactly what he was doing and what he was seeking out.

Oh dear.

Think back to when you were 15... a child? Please.

A child to me is someone without the mental capacity to look after themselves and make decisions for themselves. Simple as that.

Legally, a child is someone who is determined to have not attained a level of maturity that enables them to make certain decisions regarding their conduct. Opinions don't come into play. Johnson knew that she was under-aged and groomed her then had his wicked way with her. Any punishment that is handed down is likely to be less than I would have given him. Really poor behaviour on his part and he ought to be ashamed of himself.

Yes of course, I was trying to make a point about the whole gamut of social responsibility. 

If a 15 year old stabs your mother to death, you'd be in court defending their right to be let off on the grounds of diminished responsibility no doubt.

And if you go to Japan you're no longer a child at 13 but in the US it's 18, so socially the definition is a bit arbitrary, that was my point.

I thought it was strange his Mrs walked into court with him knowing he cheated on her .

He's going to do time. Two and a half years is the maximum sentence.

Johnson has had his contract terminated

Boggersbelief wrote:Johnson has had his contract terminated

Credit to Sunderland I say.

Adidas have also terminated his contract. Could of been a marketing masterclass to him in running round in Predator boots though.  

Anyone agree that he has a look of George Osborne?

karlypants wrote:Anyone agree that he has a look of George Osborne?

He does actually. I've never noticed that before, but then again, why would I?

Leeds_Trotter wrote:Adidas have also terminated his contract. Could of been a marketing masterclass to him in running round in Predator boots though.  

karlypants wrote:Anyone agree that he has a look of George Osborne?

That's what prompted me to post the article above about George's brother, also called Adam.
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Another attempt by okocha to smear the Tory party. Shameful.

Adam Johnson trial: Prosecutor Kate Blackwell QC tells jurors he showed a "sexual desire" for 15 year old girl he met at Sunderland AFC

Johnson decided to act in a way he knew was both morally and legally wrong - knowing she was under age of consent, court told. The girl was Sunderland season ticket holder. Her favourite player was Adam Johnson. She waited after games for a photo with him, jury told.

 "She had an enormous crush on him. He was her absolute hero. She idolised him," prosecutor says of Adam Johnson girl, 15. She sent Adam Johnson a Facebook friend request. He accepted and then messaged her asking for her mobile number, jury told.

Johnson: "Where do you go out?"
Girl, 15: "I'm not old enough to go out."
Johnson: "Yeah but you look old enough."

She said she wasn't forward. Johnson: "Ah right. You're not forward? You gonna be forward with me?"

The girl got in his black Range Rover. He put on interior light, got out a football shirt and signed it. They talked football. The whole meeting lasted 15 minutes, court told, after which he dropped her off to meet a friend.

The girl later text Johnson to thank him for the shirt. "No problems. You owe me lol," he replied
"Thought I would've got a thank you kiss for the shirt," Johnson text the girl. They then talk about meeting again.

Are you at the trial?

Natasha Whittam wrote:Are you at the trial?

Kinda

Johnson: "Am in only getting a kiss?"
Girl: "Depends what else you're after"
AJ: "Depends what you're up for -a little bit more than a kiss"

After sexual activity in the car park, Johnson text her to say: "Wasn't bad was it? Lol"
Johnson went on to tell her: "Was class. Just wanted to get ya jeans off lol"
Girl: "Next time haha"
AJ: "I will last 10 seconds tho lol"