Johnson County sheriff scandal: Catch up on the allegations of abuse of office

Sheriff Adam King faces multiple charges in a developing legal drama. Read the Star-Telegram coverage.

JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF CHARGED WITH ABUSE OF OFFICE

The Johnson County sheriff has been arrested and charged with abusing his office and retaliating against a witness. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

‘DO SOME UNGODLY THINGS’: DETAILS OF LEWD ALLEGATIONS AGAINST JOHNSON CO. SHERIFF

The Johnson County sheriff who faces criminal charges of abusing his office repeatedly harassed his female subordinates and threatened his chief deputy to keep it quiet, according to an indictment obtained by the Star-Telegram. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

RALLY IN SUPPORT OF JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF ACCUSED OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Editor’s note: | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

‘A NERVOUS WRECK:’ JOHNSON COUNTY EMPLOYEE SPEAKS ON CLAIMS AGAINST SHERIFF

An indicted North Texas sheriff began sexually harassing an employee when she returned to work after spending a month in the intensive care unit, the employee told WFAA-TV. | Published September 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

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