Oklahoma Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse: Jury Finds Adam Joseph King Guilty in Landmark Case Protecting Cherokee Nation Minor
TULSA, Okla. – After deliberating for less than two hours, a jury found Adam Joseph King, a 35-year-old man from Pryor, guilty on charges of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 12 and Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 12 in Indian Country. The verdict comes after a trial where damning evidence was presented against King, who committed the crimes against a child who is a member of the Cherokee Nation. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson spoke on the outcome, emphasizing the bravery of the young victim and the importance of cooperation between various … Read more