Pastor, president of Brooklyn day care admits to tax evasion

"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."

Paul Mitchell, the lead pastor and president of a Brooklyn day care, pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Authorities say Mitchell used church and day care accounts for his personal banking and spent millions on luxury items. Mitchell failed to report the money on his federal tax returns. Prosecutors allege the scheme diverted nonprofit funds for personal enrichment. Sentencing exposure includes up to five years in prison. Financial penalties will include fines and restitution to affected parties. The case reflects alleged misuse of nonprofit and religious organization funds for personal benefit and potential criminal consequences.

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