JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas — A Johnson County courtroom was packed Thursday for a hearing involving multiple pretrial motions in the criminal case against Sheriff Adam King.
The longtime elected official is battling charges after allegations surfaced from employees at the law enforcement agency. Sheriff King arrived at the courthouse alongside his wife and spoke briefly about the emotional toll the case had taken on his family.
“Well, I’m just ready to get my name cleared. We are ready for this to be over. It’s taking a toll on us,” Sheriff King said, “The Lord has given us strength.”…