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Cumberland County Case: Cory Justin Clark, 39, Returns to Court Tuesday on Child Exploitation Charge

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Published on October 23, 2026
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Cory Justin Clark, 39, faces a felony charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. The indictment alleges that he unlawfully possessed material depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity on or about November 29, 2023.

3B Media News reports that Clark's next appearance is scheduled for October 27, 2026, in Cumberland County Circuit Court, according to 3B Media News.

Bond and Legal Representation

Clark's bond is set at $150,000, the report says. District Attorney General Bryant C. Dunaway is listed as the prosecutor.

The report identifies Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Investigator Jon Wirey as the lead investigator. It provides no further details about how the investigation began or developed.

Statewide task force context

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s 2024 ICAC annual report lists 43 children identified or rescued through the task force’s work. This is statewide context, not a figure specific to Clark’s case, and it does not indicate how the number changed over time.

What Comes Next

The outcome of the scheduled October 27 appearance has not been reported.