Jason Johnson’s Legal Troubles: A Shocking Twist
Jason Johnson, a prominent attorney in Houston, Texas, is now finding himself on the other side of the law. Accused of delivering drugs to a jailed client and now facing new child pornography charges, Johnson’s legal woes have escalated dramatically.
Prosecutors allege that Johnson was caught with pornographic images and videos on an iPad disguised with Hello Kitty stickers. Assistant Harris County District Attorney Kimberly Smith expressed shock at the dark turn the investigation took, revealing that the discovery of the images was unexpected.
During Johnson’s arraignment, Judge Brian Warren inquired about the number of images found on the iPad. Smith revealed that there were a total of 22 disturbing images that were uncovered during the investigation of Johnson’s devices in relation to the drug smuggling case.
The prosecution believes that Johnson was attempting to conceal evidence by disguising the iPad as his daughter’s. However, Johnson’s defense team maintains that the iPad does belong to his daughter and that she may have been manipulated by a child sex predator to exchange illicit images.
Despite the defense’s arguments, the state emphasizes that possessing child pornography is a crime regardless of the circumstances. Johnson now faces four felony charges in both cases, with a combined bond of $125,000.
Despite his legal troubles, Johnson’s law license remains active, allowing him to continue consulting with clients. The shocking twists and turns of this case have captivated the legal community and the public alike, as the final outcome remains uncertain.
Attorney previously charged w/smuggling drugs to jailed clients now accused of possessing child porn.. Allegedly disguising an iPad to make it look like his daughter’s. The defense says it IS his daughter’s and there’s a reason for the images. Latest on @KHOU at 4:00 #khou11 pic.twitter.com/vsuzCPInvp
— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) September 26, 2024