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02nd Mar 2016

Adam Johnson facing prison after being found guilty on one charge of sexual activity with a child

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Adam Johnson has been found guilty of one charge of sexual activity with a child.

The jury at Bradford Crown Court returned the guilty verdict shortly after finding the former Sunderland midfielder not guilty on one earlier charge.

The 27 year old has been told he will almost certainly face a custodial sentence.

He was found guilty on a 10-2 majority. Johnson will be awarded bail while he awaits sentencing in 2-3 weeks.

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The former England international footballer had earlier pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual activity with a child and one charge of grooming.

The jury gave its verdict this afternoon following a trial which began on February 10th.

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