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10th Feb 2016

Sunderland’s Adam Johnson pleads guilty to sexual activity with a child

Conan Doherty

Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child.

The Sunderland footballer appeared in court on Wednesday morning.

The 28-year-old was charged in August, accused with three counts of sexual activity with a child.

He has pleaded guilty to one count and also pleaded guilty to one count of grooming. Johnson has denied two other counts of sexual activity with a child.