The filing also alleges Johnston had other improper relationships that posed conflicts of interest, including with a criminal defense attorney and a man charged in a domestic-violence case in Ray County. In Missouri, public office is public trust, not a personal entitlement, and no one is above accountability." in the petition is Juan David Gutierrez, whose case is currently charged but on hold pending an appeal in another matter. The petition alleges Gutierrez is a citizen of Mexico who had been illegally present in the U.S. since 2019. Hanaway’s office said it stands by the allegations in the petition but could not comment on the possibility of criminal charges involving Johnston.