Johnson County Sheriff Adam King Indicted for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Sheriff Adam King Indicted

• 📌 Johnson County Sheriff Adam King faces three criminal charges related to allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
• ⚖️ King surrendered and posted bond after the charges were filed, stemming from claims made by multiple female employees.

Allegations of Abuse of Power

• 💬 Employees allege that King made unwanted sexual comments and remarks, including telling one woman to wear smaller clothes and another that they needed to disrobe.
• 🤝 It is also alleged that King provided perks to married women who spent time in his office.

Retaliation Claims

• ⚠️ The sheriff is accused of retaliating against a victim and his own deputy chief, James Salter, who works in internal affairs.
• 🚫 Chief Salter was reportedly suspended immediately after the sheriff learned he was part of the investigation.

Legal Proceedings and Defense

• 🏛️ County Judge Christopher Baker stated that while everyone is presumed innocent, no one is above the law.
• 🗣️ King's attorney, Bill Mason, issued a statement asserting King's innocence and claiming the allegations are politically motivated.
• 💼 Sheriff King has placed himself on paid leave while the case progresses.
• 📜 The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement confirmed King's license remains valid, and only a district judge can remove an elected official from office.