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Johnson County Sheriff Adam King indicted again on witness retaliation, evidence tampering charges
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Hannah Jones , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the indictment and charges against King are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
Former Johnson County Sheriff Adam King is facing new charges. He has been indicted on counts of corrupt influence and evidence tampering. The indictment is related to a previous investigation into a sexual assault involving fellow employees.
The charges allege that King took action against a witness, Chief Deputy James Saulter, after Saulter reported him for official oppression. It is also alleged that King altered or destroyed evidence, including a laptop computer. Further details on the indictment and charges against King are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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