Police said Kitna shared images of young girls being sexually abused via a social media platform - pics Kitna now says were found on a 'legal site.' Gainesville Police arrested Kitna on two counts of distribution of child exploitation material and three counts of possession of child pornography. A circuit judge placed Kitna on six months' probation for each count but did not levy a fine or require him to register as a sex offender. Kitna instead pleaded guilty to two counts of disorderly conduct, second-degree misdemeanors.

Kitna accepted a plea deal in early July that dismissed the five felony child pornography charges. I hope this statement will bring clarity to all those who care to know the truth.' The facts of the investigation and the resolution show this. 'My family and I emphatically believe child pornography should not exist in our world. 'The reaction has been quite the opposite and created even more confusion, with people making judgments based only on the initial reports, which didn't tell the whole story. 'I had hoped this outcome would exonerate me and provide understanding,' Kitna said. 'I know with the continued love and support of those close to me - and hopefully some understanding by others - I'll have a chance at the life that I dreamed of and worked so hard for.įlorida Gators QB Jalen Kitna Arrested on Child Pornography Charges 'I understand that there are many who will never get past the original headlines, but for those who want to look at this objectively, I hope this will provide details to see the truth,' Kitna said. The son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna called the initial charges 'not accurate,' said a forensic investigation found no inappropriate material on any of his electronic devices and added that he went through an extensive psychosexual evaluation that determined 'I'm in the lowest possible percentile for likelihood to commit a crime.' Kitna, who was arrested last November on felony child pornography charges that were eventually dropped in a plea deal, released a lengthy statement Friday through a sports management company. Former Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna is taking steps to clear his name and get another shot at playing football.

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