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Pastor, president of Brooklyn day care admits to tax evasion

Authorities say Paul Mitchell used the church and day care accounts for his personal banking, spending millions on luxury items and failing to report the money on his taxes.

News 12 Staff

Dec 17, 2025, 8:12 AM

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A lead pastor and president of a Brooklyn day care pleaded guilty to tax evasion on Tuesday.

Authorities say Paul Mitchell used the church and day care accounts for his personal banking, spending millions on luxury items and failing to report the money on his taxes.

He faces up to five years in prison along with fines and restitution.

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