Adam Johnson Child Sex Case: Latest Details on England and Sunderland Player

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has pleaded not guilty to allegations he engaged in sexual activity with a minor, reported by BBC Sport.

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Johnson Pleads Not Guilty to Charges

Wednesday, June 3

"Sunderland winger Adam Johnson entered the court surrounded by his legal team, and spoke to enter his not guilty pleas," reported Danny Savage, North of England correspondent for BBC News. "He denied three charges of sexual activity with a girl under 16 in his first appearance at Durham Crown Court. The 27-year-old also denied one charge of grooming."

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Johnson Granted Bail

Sunday, May 17

Johnson's legal team were previously successful in their request to move his initial appearance before magistrates in Peterlee from May 20 to May 18, reported by Jeremy Armstrong in the Mirror.

He was granted bail and was able to play for the Black Cats during their vital 0-0 draw with Arsenal on May 20. Johnson made a 74-minute appearance, per WhoScored.com, and helped Sunderland to secure the point needed to escape Premier League relegation, reported by Phil McNulty of BBC Sport.

Johnson was originally arrested on March 2, reported by Armstrong. Alongside Sunderland, the England international has represented Middlesbrough, Leeds United, Watford and Manchester City during his senior career.