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| Adam Johnson prison video investigated | Adam Johnson prison video investigated |
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| Prison chiefs are investigating after footage was released of disgraced footballer Adam Johnson in jail. | Prison chiefs are investigating after footage was released of disgraced footballer Adam Johnson in jail. |
| The video, published by The Sun, shows Johnson, 29, apparently talking to other inmates at HMP Moorland about his child sex abuse case and victim. | The video, published by The Sun, shows Johnson, 29, apparently talking to other inmates at HMP Moorland about his child sex abuse case and victim. |
| The former Sunderland and England midfielder was jailed for six years in March 2016 for grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. | The former Sunderland and England midfielder was jailed for six years in March 2016 for grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. |
| A spokeswoman said: "An investigation is under way." | A spokeswoman said: "An investigation is under way." |
| The Prison Service spokeswoman also said measures to "find and block illegal mobile phones" were being "stepped up". | The Prison Service spokeswoman also said measures to "find and block illegal mobile phones" were being "stepped up". |
| She added: "Those who break the rules will be punished and can face extra time behind bars." | She added: "Those who break the rules will be punished and can face extra time behind bars." |
| In the video, Johnson said he felt he had received a tougher sentence because of his celebrity status. | |
| He also said he hoped to resume his football career abroad after leaving prison. | |
| Rape Crisis in the North East said it was concerned about the effect the publication of the video could have on Johnson's victim. | Rape Crisis in the North East said it was concerned about the effect the publication of the video could have on Johnson's victim. |
| A spokeswoman said his comments showed "arrogance and a lack of remorse". | |
| Johnson, who lived in Castle Eden near Peterlee, County Durham, played for Middlesbrough, Manchester City and Sunderland, and represented England 12 times. | Johnson, who lived in Castle Eden near Peterlee, County Durham, played for Middlesbrough, Manchester City and Sunderland, and represented England 12 times. |