High School Golf Coach in Beaufort Charged with Child Sex Exploitation

In a stunning development out of Beaufort County, South Carolina, a high school golf coach has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sex exploitation. James Corbin, aged 52, a Beaufort High School girls’ golf coach, is currently facing five counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Investigation Details

The Sheriff’s Office of Beaufort County, launched the investigation on January 26, 2024, when they received a critical tip-off from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. The lead indicated that images of minors engaged in sexual acts, or appearing in sexually explicit nudity, were distributed from an address located within Beaufort County.

Based on the lead, the investigators successfully acquired the necessary probable cause to search Corbin’s home. Under the power of a search warrant, they conducted the search on March 6, 2024, for any evidence pointing towards the sexual exploitation of a minor. Following the search, the authorities obtained arrest warrants for Corbin on March 12, 2024, leading to his surrender to law enforcement earlier Wednesday afternoon.

Beaufort County High School’s official statement

Beaufort County High School, in response to the allegations against James Corbin, delivered an official statement to the parents and guardians of the pupils:

Dear BHS Parent/Guardian-

The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) has been made aware of pending criminal charges involving the Beaufort High School Girls Varsity golf coach, James Corbin, who also volunteered with the Boys JV soccer team. We wish to inform you that this individual is no longer employed by the BCSD. Despite our inability to comment on an active law enforcement investigation or personnel matters, we urge you to contact the school administration if your child requires any support.

Beaufort High School

An ongoing investigation

The case against Corbin continues to be an active investigation. There’s no further information released as of now related to the charges against him or the specifics of the child exploitation. HERE News Network will carry on following the story attentively and will provide updates as more details unfold. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the need for vigilance and the importance of swift action when child exploitation is suspected.