GASTON COUNTY, NC — The wife of the ex-high school wrestling coach on trial for sex crimes against kids took the stand Thursday. Β Angela Goins has been married to Gary “Scott” Goins for 14 years. Β
He used to work at East Gaston High School. Β He faces nearly two-dozen sex charges involving students at that school. Β Angela took the stand toward the end of the day and only spoke for a few minutes, mainly about family life.
“You started dating after you graduated high school?” asked the attorney. Β “Yes,” answered Angela. Β The attorney then asked,Β “You have any kids?” Β “Yes, we have four,” she replied. Β “And how did you come to have four kids?” he asked. Β Goins answered,Β “We adopted three of the girls, and we had our son in January.”
Angela will take the stand again when the trial resumes Friday. Β Three former wrestlers say Scott Goins touched them inappropriately and forced them to perform sex acts. Β He denies the accusations. Β
