England star appeals six-year sentence
– Adam Johnson has lodged an appeal over his jail term
– The player was sentenced to a six-year jail term for sexual activity with a minor in March
British footballer Adam Johnson has formally filed an appeal against his six-year sentence by a Bradford Crown court in March for grooming and sexual activity with a girl aged 15.
Adam Johnson
It was disclosed that an official at the court confirmed that the former Sunderland player’s legal team had lodged an appeal against his sentence.
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Although, Johnson admitted grooming the girl, the 28-year-old has already begun an appeal against his conviction of sexual activity with a 15-year-old.
On his Appeal Fight Facebook page, run by his sister Faye, a post said: “Adam’s appeal against his sentence has now been lodged!”
It added: “Thanks everyone for your support it means a lot! X”
Adam Johnson was sentenced to six years in jail for grooming and having sexual activities with a girl aged 15. The 28-year-old was found culpable of sexually molestation but cleared of one charge relating to another sexual act following a trial at Bradford Crown court.
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The player, who earlier admitted grooming the girl who according to Judge Jonathan Rose had “suffered severe psychological harm”. According to the judge, the victim has also “suffered threats and thousands of abusive remarks” on social media.
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