Claiborne County Man Found Guilty of 5 Counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of Children

From 8^th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler -

Daniel Jack Goins - CCJ

On Thursday, August 21, 2025, following a three (3) day jury trial, a Claiborne County jury found 34-year-old Daniel Jack Goins, of Tazewell, guilty of five (5) counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child involving four minor victims.

As required by law, following the verdict, 8^th Judicial District Criminal Court Judge, Zachary R. Walden, revoked the defendant’s bond and ordered him into the custody of the Claiborne County Jail. Sentencing in this matter is set on November 10, 2025.

This case was investigated by the Tazewell Police Department, specifically Deputy Chief Josh Fields and Chief Jeremy Myers. Also assisting in the investigation in this case were Chief Gary Ruszkowski of the New Tazewell Police Department and Senior Detective Brad Duncan of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office.

Also providing invaluable assistance in the prosecution of this case were the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands, the Claiborne County Children’s Center, and the Campbell County Children’s Center. The State was represented at trial by Assistant District Attorneys General Carla Brewer and Graham E. Wilson.