North Texas Sheriff Adam King Faces New Felony Charge of Aggravated Perjury

New Felony Charge: Aggravated Perjury

• 🚨 Sheriff Adam King of Johnson County has been arrested on a new felony charge of aggravated perjury.
• 💡 This charge stems from statements King made under oath regarding a change to Dr. Anna Goodlo's work schedule.
• 📌 The indictment alleges King lied when he stated under oath that he had not changed the accuser's schedule from a 4-day to a 5-day work week.
• 💬 Authorities claim King personally disclosed the schedule change plan to multiple witnesses, contradicting his sworn testimony.

Previous Charges and Allegations

• ⚖️ King was initially arrested in August on charges including sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances, and verbally harassing female employees.
• ⚠️ He is also accused of threatening his chief deputy for cooperating with investigators.
• 📄 Following a Texas Rangers investigation, King was indicted on two felony counts of retaliation against a witness and one misdemeanor count of abuse of office related to sexual harassment.

Legal Proceedings and Context

• 🏛️ King is due in court for his appearance related to these charges.
• 🗣️ Dr. Goodlo, the woman who first came forward with sexual harassment allegations, stated she feared retaliation for speaking up.
• 👥 Investigators report that half a dozen other women have since come forward with similar allegations.
• 💬 King's attorney described the timing of the new charge as "deeply disturbing" and called the case "desperate."
• 🚶 King has placed himself on paid administrative leave following the initial charges.