Crime & Safety
Chicago Veterinarian, Dog Show Judge Pleads Not Guilty To Child Porn Charge
Adam Stafford King, a veterinary ophthalmologist from Elburn, was charged last month with knowingly distributing child pornography.
April 5, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago area veterinarian who has judged national dog shows pleaded not guilty to a charge of child pornography.
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Adam Stafford King, a veterinary ophthalmologist from Elburn, was charged last month with knowingly distributing child pornography. He was a staff ophthalmologist at MedVet Chicago, a veterinary clinic in Avondale.
In a statement, King's lawyer, Jonathan S. Bedi of Bedi & Singer said, "The press nor the public should jump to any conclusions. Mr. King pled Not Guilty because he is in fact, Not Guilty. He is committed to fighting these charges until his name is cleared. We look forward to a swift trial where the facts will demonstrate Mr. King's innocence and that he has been wrongfully accused."
