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Sheriff King Faces Civil Removal | Texas News
Johnson County Sheriff Adam King faces mounting legal pressure as his former chief deputy, James Saulter, files a civil petition demanding his removal—citing incompetence and official misconduct on the same grounds as his criminal charges. Just weeks after a hung jury in his witness retaliation trial, Saulter seeks immediate suspension and a jury trial to oust King permanently. The criminal case, which included felony witness retaliation and misdemeanor sexual harassment charges, is set for a new trial, while the civil petition moves forward, casting doubt on King’s leadership and the future…
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