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Sunderland's Adam Johnson admits child sex charge | Sunderland's Adam Johnson admits child sex charge |
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Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one charge of grooming. | |
Appearing at Bradford Crown Court, the Sunderland winger also denied two charges of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16. | |
The 28-year-old from Castle Eden, County Durham, who has 12 England caps, was arrested in March 2015. | |
His case is due to be formally opened on Friday. | |
Kate Blackwell QC for the prosecution said the alleged incidents had taken place in or about the area of Castle Eden and Wingate. | |
Judge Jonathan Rose told the jury of six men and six women: "You may see reference to this in the press but it's the evidence in court that you will gather. | |
"This defendant has already pleaded guilty to two offences, you will hear more about them in detail when Miss Blackwell opens the case to you on Friday." | |
He said they must come to a decision on the remaining two charges. | |
"It will be for you and only you to determine if he is guilty or not guilty." | |
Mr Johnson, who was born in Sunderland, began his career at Middlesbrough before moving to Manchester City and then on to Sunderland for £10m in 2012. |