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Adam Johnson faces prison after child sex crime verdict

Former England footballer Adam Johnson has been found guilty at Bradford Crown Court of one count of sexual activity with a child.

The 28-year-old has previously pleaded guilty to grooming a 15-year-old girl and one charge of sexual activity with her.

Earlier he was found not guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child.

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Should Johnson have been playing days before trial?

Adam Johnson was playing for Sunderland, on a salary of £60,000 per week, a few days before his trial for child sex crimes.

Sports Editor Steve Scott examines the series of events leading to today's conviction and speaks to fans over the club's actions concerning the 28-year-old former winger:

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