Johnson County Sheriff returns to court as pretrial hearings continue
Dec 19, 2025
Another pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Friday for Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who faces multiple charges, including accusations of sexual harassment.
According to court documents, today’s hearing will focus on two charges:
Abuse of office — sexual harassment
Corrupt influence
— retaliation against a witness
Earlier this month, a judge dismissed a perjury indictment King previously faced.
In a statement, King’s attorneys said the perjury indictment was illegally obtained, adding, “At this time, it can’t be said whether the indictment was a mistake, negligence, or simply not knowing state law.”
King has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He has declined to speak with the media after previous hearings but has received visible community support from a group that has held rallies and prayer events for him and his wife.
The trial is currently scheduled to begin on Aug. 3, 2026.
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