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Jury Finds Mitchell Guilty on All Counts | Albany News
A jury in Albany County has convicted Dontie Mitchell, 46, on all 20 counts—including predatory sexual assault and unlawful surveillance—after an eight-day trial fueled by testimony from three teens, law enforcement, and a trauma psychologist. Mitchell, who posed as a mentor in a youth group meant to steer kids away from gangs, allegedly used them to support his drug operation, coercing them into sexual acts through threats to their families. Over 20 videos and photos from his phones were presented as evidence. After six hours of deliberation, the jury delivered a damning verdict: Mitchell is…
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