According to ProPublica, Meyler had suspicions of Johnson’s proclivity toward young girls as early as 2011, but the pair were in an on-and-off intimate relationship, and she failed to take quick, decisive action against him. 
Kwa mujibu wa ProPublica, Meyler alikuwa na mashaka tangu 2011 kuhusu mwenendo wa John kupenda wasichana wadogo, lakini wawili hawa walikuwa katika uhusiano wa kimapenzi usio madhubuti sana, na alishindwa kuchukua hatua za haraka na uamuzi wa mwisho dhidi yake.