'FIFA 16' News & Update: Sunderland Midfielder Adam Johnson Removed From Game After Child Sex Conviction

There has been a lot of disgraced actors and actresses as well as sports players in the history of entertainment. Some of these are really big allegations while some other are small. So, when news came out that professional footballer Adam Johnson had child sex conviction, it was quite a shock for numerous fans of his old team and of his.

Adam Johnson is a former England international and Sunderland midfielder and he was found guilty on accounts of sexual activity with a minor. Adam Johnson was involved with a 15-year-old teenager whom he allegedly had a sexual relationship. According to the claims of the youngster, Adam Johnson asked her to perform a sexual act on him, which Adam Johnson revoked and was cleared by the court on this account.

Upon hearing this vile accusations, Sunderland FC immediately dismissed Adam Johnson from their team following the court's ruling that Adam Johnson was guilty to one count of grooming and another count of kissing the 15 year old girl. Adam Johnson is paid extremely well by Sunderland FC, the football player earns about $85,000 a week but there has not yet been a bail ordered for Adam Johnson.

Following this news, Electronic Arts have removed Adam Johnson from the "FIFA 16" roster but that more time will be needed to purge Adam Johnson's name and data in their system. "Adam Johnson has been removed from the Active Rosters of both Sunderland and England in FIFA 16. We're working to remove him from other modes within the game as soon as possible," EA commented.

If found guilty on all accounts, Adam Johnson will face a sentence of an average of five years that ranges from four to 10 years. The sentencing will happen this month of March. Adam Johnson has also been wiped from other football video games.