Sheriff on Trial for Retaliation | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Sheriff Adam King faces a high-stakes trial over alleged retaliation against his former top deputy, who claims he was fired for reporting sexual harassment allegations against the sheriff. The defense argues the firing stemmed from an unrelated investigation into timesheet fraud and failed to call any witnesses. Deputy James Saulter testified he was placed on leave and terminated after escalating complaints to the Texas Rangers. If convicted, King could face 2 to 10 years in prison — a verdict that could shake the county’s law enforcement community. The jury’s deliberations are ongoing, and…