article_snippet.sent: Adam Johnson leaves Peterlee police station on Thursday after being charged .
article_snippet.sent: Adam Johnson leaves Peterlee police station on Thursday after learning of the charges against Adam Johnson .
article_snippet.sent: Adam Johnson is due to appear at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on May 20 - the Black Cats face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium that evening - but in theory, should be available to play in the other five games Sunderland
article_snippet.sent: Adam Johnson will now appear at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on May 20 - the same day Sunderland face Arsenal .
article_snippet.sent: In the circumstances, Adam Johnson needs all the players Adam Johnson can get, and especially a man who cost £10million when Adam Johnson arrived from Manchester City during the summer of 2012.
article_snippet.sent: Adam Johnson's continued presence could prove all the more important after the Adam Johnson revealed that striker Steven Fletcher travelled to London on Friday to consult a specialist over a troublesome ankle injury.
article_snippet.sent: Adam Johnson returned to training under new boss Dick Advocaat and has featured as a substitute in training under new boss Dick Advocaat last three matches, including the 1-0 Tyne-Wear derby victory over Newcastle.
article_snippet.sent: Gerry Wareham, CPS Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North East, said Adam Johnson believes there is a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest for Adam Johnson to be charged.
article_snippet.sent: The England international (right) was wearing a black tracksuit as Adam Johnson attended the hearing on Thursday .
article_snippet.sent: Adam Johnson was accompanied by Adam Johnson lawyer as the Sunderland winger arrived at the police station on Thursday .