North Texas Sheriff Adam King Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges, Allowed Back at Work

Sheriff King's Return to Work

• 🏛️ Sheriff Adam King has been permitted to return to his office three days a week following a judge's order.
• ⚖️ This decision comes despite allegations of sexual harassment made by employees within the sheriff's office.

Charges and Plea

• 🚫 Sheriff King pleaded not guilty to four charges related to sexual harassment.
• 🗣️ He is accused of making unwanted sexual comments to female employees, including a specific comment about a woman's weight.
• ⚖️ A new felony charge was added Wednesday, alleging he lied to the grand jury.

Retaliation Allegations

• ⚠️ King is also accused of retaliating against an employee and his deputy chief after learning of the investigation.

Court Conditions and Reactions

• 🚫 Visiting Judge John Weekes ordered Sheriff King to avoid all contact with witnesses and victims, even while at work.
• 🗣️ An attorney for the accusers stated that the victims will have no further comment due to the accused being in the same building.
• 🤝 Sheriff King's supporters were present in court, expressing happiness about his return to work.
• ⚖️ Sheriff King's attorney criticized the timing of the latest arrest, calling it disturbing and questioning the prosecuting attorney's use of power.