Two Sentenced for Child Exploitation Crimes in Florida

• •Mitchell sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation crimes.
• •Black, a former detective, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of attempted transfer of obscene material.
• •Both cases are part of Project Safe Childhood, emphasizing law enforcement collaboration.

Amontea Allen John Mitchell, 28, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor and related charges. John Frederick Black, 46, a former Texas detective, pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to minors. Both cases were part of a broader initiative, Project Safe Childhood, aimed at combating child exploitation online. Mitchell's sentence includes five years of supervised release and mandatory sex offender registration upon release. Black's sentencing is scheduled for December 3, 2026, and he faces up to 10 years for each count. The investigations involved local and federal law enforcement agencies, highlighting the importance of collaboration in tackling online child exploitation.