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Jury deliberation to resume in trial of Johnson County sheriff accused of abuse of office
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· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This employee had previously filed a complaint of sexual harassment against the sheriff. A trial is underway in Johnson County for the local sheriff, Adam King.
A trial is underway in Johnson County for the local sheriff, Adam King. He is accused of abusing his office by retaliating against a female employee. This employee had previously filed a complaint of sexual harassment against the sheriff.
The trial is ongoing, with jury deliberation set to resume. Details of the case are being closely followed, but specific information about the allegations and the trial proceedings are limited. For more information on the trial and the accusations against Sheriff King, readers can refer to the source for further details and updates on the case as it develops.
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Category: News ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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