Trial begins in official oppression, retaliation case against Johnson County Sheriff

A trial in Johnson County between Johnson County Sheriff Adam King and his Deputy Chief began on Tuesday, months after the sheriff was initially arrested and charged with official oppression, sexual harassment and retaliation against a witness.If King is convicted, he could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine. Johnson County Sheriff trial beginsJohnson County Sheriff Adam King is accused of official oppression and retaliation against James Saulter, the Johnson County Deputy Chief. The case's criminal trial began on Tuesday.Saulter testified that after he reported a female employee's accusations that King sexually harassed her, King adversely disciplined him.He alleges that King placed him on administrative leave, forced him to walk home in blistering heat, and tracked his movements once he returned to work.Saulter also testified that he was accused of ‘double-dipping’ for working an off-duty security job that had never been an issue until after r