Breathitt County Man Indicted on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges

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A Breathitt County man has been indicted on several serious charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12.

According to court records, David Coleman was indicted on four counts stemming from incidents that reportedly occurred between March 1 and March 27, 2025.
Coleman faces two counts of first-degree sexual abuse (victim under 12), both Class C felonies, for allegedly subjecting a young child to unlawful sexual contact during that time.

In addition, Coleman was charged with first-degree sodomy (victim under 12) and incest (victim under 12) — both Class A felonies — for allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual acts with a family member under the age of 12.
Court documents note that all offenses occurred in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and were filed “against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth.”

Coleman’s bond has been set at $50,000 cash.

This indictment can be found in the local papers in Jackson Ky.

Why This Case Matters to Jayden’s Law

Geographic Pattern: Reinforces the prevalence of child sexual abuse cases in rural Appalachian counties, including Breathitt — the same county where Jayden Spicer was tragically killed.

Legal Consistency: Under current law, offenders charged with serious sexual abuse of minors may still qualify for early release or petition for custody of other children. Jayden’s Law permanently closes that loophole.

Age Coverage: Confirms the necessity of Jayden’s Law’s expansion to include all minors under 18 — since these crimes often target teens as well as younger children.

Judicial Gap: Highlights how local indictments can take months or years to progress to sentencing, strengthening Jayden’s Law’s call for mandatory violent-offender classification and accelerated prosecution timelines in child abuse cases.