Mistrial declared in case against Johnson County Sheriff Adam King

Sheriff King, 57, was accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment in June 2025.
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW · · 1 min read

Sheriff King, 57, was accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment in June 2025.
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Sheriff King, 57, was accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment in June 2025.

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