A Former Softball Coach Has Been Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison After Taking Indecent Liberties With A Child. 55-Year-Old Howard Denver “Denny” Barton Of Tazewell Was Convicted Of 40 Counts Of Child Abuse. He Admitted Guilt In August 2024 And Received His Sentence Last Month. Evidence Presented In Court Included Details Of Barton’s Grooming And Predatory Behavior. The Court Also Heard A Victim Impact Statement About The Harm Caused. Barton Will Serve 40 Years In Prison.
