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Jury selection scheduled to begin in Johnson County sheriff's criminal trial
By S.E. Jenkins at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Jury selection is set to begin on Monday in the criminal trial for Johnson County Sheriff Adam King.King is accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment.
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Key takeaway The indictment also states that after the woman King's alleged violations to the Texas Rangers, he threatened to handcuff "and book her into the county jail.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The upcoming trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King has significant implications for local law enforcement and government accountability in the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, including neighboring Tarrant County, where Southlake is located. As a city with its own police department, Southlake residents may be interested in how allegations of abuse of power and corrupt influence are handled in nearby jurisdictions. The fact that King remains in office despite the serious charges against him raises questions about the checks and balances in place to ensure accountability among elected officials. The trial's outcome may also have implications for the Carroll Independent School District, which serves Southlake, as it navigates its own policies and procedures for addressing allegations of harassment and misconduct. The firing of Chief Deputy James Saulter, who was scheduled to testify against King, has also raised concerns about whistleblower protections and the potential for retaliation against those who report wrongdoing.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Jury selection is set to begin on Monday in the criminal trial for Johnson County Sheriff Adam King.King is accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment.
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