crime · Jul 8, 2:00 AM
Mistrial Declared in Johnson County Sheriff Adam King Case
A mistrial was declared in Sheriff Adam King's case after a jury deadlocked with an 11-1 vote, prompting reactions from Johnson County residents about the outcome.
The criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King ended without a verdict after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision, according to WFAA. The panel was split 11-1, forcing the judge to declare a mistrial.
The outcome drew responses from residents across Johnson County, where King serves as the county's top law enforcement officer. A deadlocked jury means the case could potentially be retried, though no announcement on next steps was immediately reported.