Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who is accused of retaliating against a chief deputy who reported alleged misconduct to law enforcement authorities. King was indicted in August 2025 on a charge of corrupt influence. Prosecutor s claim King violated the Texas Whistleblower Act by taking adverse personnel action against Salter after Salter reported alleged official oppression by King to law enforcement authorities. Under Texas law, public employees are protected from retaliation for reporting alleged violations of law to appropriate authorities King has denied wrongdoing. Court records show Salter was later terminated from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Johnson County Sheriff Johnson County Dec 19, 2025 Johnson County Sheriff returns to court as pre-trial hearings continue Johnson County Oct 2, 2025 Judge grants Johnson County Sheriff's request to return to work amid criminal cases Johnson County Oct 2, 2025 Johnson County sheriff faces new charge, pleads not guilty Johnson County Aug 28, 2025 Johnson County Sheriff arrested, faces felony sexual harassment, retaliation charges In a termination letter signed by King, Salter was accused of insubordination, failing to attend an internal affairs interview, falsifying time sheets, and other policy violations. King faces two additional criminal cases stemming from separate allegations involving another employee. Prosecutors allege King sexually harassed the employee and later retaliated against her after she reported the conduct. King has denied those allegations. ...read more read less