Community rallies in support of Johnson County sheriff amid allegations of harassment, retaliation

There was barely an empty chair at the Cleburne Conference Center as the community gathered to show their support for Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who was arrested and faces a list of charges.

Indictment details alleged harassment, threats made by sheriff

King put himself on administrative leave after detailed indictments alleging sexual harassment and retaliation against a witness were released.

According to court documents, Adam King started making sexually inappropriate comments to a female employee in February 2024, then retaliated against her and a male employee once she reported it.

Johnson County Judge Christopher Boedeker said the county received a written sexual harassment complaint on June 30…

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