Adam Johnson Pleads Guilty in Grooming, Child Sex Case: Latest Details, Reaction
Bleachers 10 Feb, 2016
UK Sunderland's Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to "one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming" in court on Wednesday.
The news was reported by Sky, which added that Johnson denied two further counts of sexual activity with the minor at Bradford Crown Court.
Per the report, Sky's Martin Brunt said:
"Until this morning, since his arrest last March, Adam Johnson had denied four charges. But after some legal argument this morning, two of the charges were put to him again, and he has admitted them."
Further, the count Johnson pleaded guilty to regarded "the kissing and touching of his victim," whom he confessed he was aware was underage.
Laura Hill of the Chronicle reported Johnson will be added to the sex offenders register following his admission of guilt.
The 28-year-old was arrested on March 2, 2015, and he was eventually charged with three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl and one count of grooming.
Johnson's trial began on Wednesday after being pushed back from August.
The Black Cats winger began his career at Middlesbrough before signing for Manchester City in 2010. Johnson made almost 100 appearances with the Sky Blues and joined Sunderland in 2012.