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Johnson's verbal comprehension 'in lowest 13% of population'
Johnson has committed to psychological sexual therapy as he wishes to understand his sexual desires.
Psychologist Philip Hopley, an expert who deals with the sexual activity of sports stars, has been called to the witness box on behalf of the defence.
He confirmed that Johnson told him “he never thought that what he was doing was wrong in his head.”
The priory psychologist who interviews the footballer said that his verbal comprehension was “pretty low” in the lowest 13% of the population.
“This was a man at the age of 28 who was socially and psychologically immature,” Dr Hopley said.
“As a young man he was somewhat retarded [in his physical development], he was very small and hit puberty very late at 16. His confidence and self esteem were impacted.
“This has had a significant impact on his sexual habits.”
If Johnson was not a professional footballer his “sexual preoccupation would not have developed in the same way” and it is “unlikely” that the crime would have happened.
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Late 'bloomer' as well
Where do you live?I find what he did utterly disgusting, but 6 years is quite something for a crime that's not even illegal where I live.
He has already lodged an appeal
I find what he did utterly disgusting, but 6 years is quite something for a crime that's not even illegal where I live.
I think that's more of a reflection on your laws than it is on the sentence. Should absolute be illegal to do what he did, anywhere!
For the record Austria, Germany, Portugal, Italy, France, Czech Rep., Greece & Denmark have 15 or younger as their age of consent.I think that's more of a reflection on your laws than it is on the sentence. Should absolute be illegal to do what he did, anywhere!
Grooming a child isn't illegal in your country?I find what he did utterly disgusting, but 6 years is quite something for a crime that's not even illegal where I live.
Try to imagine your daughter being groomed and then sexually molested and then ask yourself if it should be legal and if 6 years is enough!I find what he did utterly disgusting, but 6 years is quite something for a crime that's not even illegal where I live.
NoncesenseI find what he did utterly disgusting, but 6 years is quite something for a crime that's not even illegal where I live.
In the UK it's illegal, end of. Different countries have different laws and everyone is meant to adhere to those.I find what he did utterly disgusting, but 6 years is quite something for a crime that's not even illegal where I live.
Try to imagine your daughter being groomed and then sexually molested and then ask yourself if it should be legal and if 6 years is enough!
Like a grapefruit you sayGood sentence. Will be out in 2. But hopefully his arsehole is like a grapefruit by then.
Scumbag.
Yep he's a wrong un. But as a 15 year old boy if i'd had the chance for a go on a 28 year old celebrity (female) i'm pretty sure the "mental scars" would be on the wank bank mantelpiece.No real sympathy from me but feel a six year sentance is absolutely ridiculous when compared to some of the soft sentences handed out to other scumbags for much worse crimes.
Am I gonna have to block this incarnation too?