Adam Johnson 'loses his appeal against child sex conviction'

Adam Johnson lost his appeal, according to his sister
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John Dunne @jhdunne27 February 2017
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Footballer Adam Johnson has lost an appeal against his conviction for child sex offences, according to his sister.

The disgraced winger's sister Faye posted a message on Twitter, saying: "Absolutely devastated that the single judge has rejected my brother's appeal against sentence and conviction.

"But I can assure every supporter that it has made me stronger and I will never give up."

Former England star Johnson was jailed for six years for engaging in sexual activity with a besotted 15-year-old fan.

The 28-year-old's trial at Bradford Crown Court heard that he had kissed and sexually touched the girl in his Range Rover, in a secluded spot in County Durham.

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