Gators’ backup QB arrested

University of Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of distribution of child exploitation material and three counts of possession of child pornography. Police in Gainesville, Fla., said the 19-year-old Kitna shared the images via a social media platform. Kitna was booked in the Alachua County jail, where he was awaiting a first appearance before a judge this morning. It was not immediately known if he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf. The Gators suspended Kitna indefinitely about an hour after his arrest. Gainesville police said the investigation was initiated when the department received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip indicated that a Discord user distributed an image of child sexual abuse material through its chat platform. Further investigation by a detective showed two images were shared via Kitna’s Discord account at his apartment in Gainesville, police said. Kitna’s electronic devices were seized as part of a search warrant. Preliminary analysis revealed three additional images of child sexual abuse material, police said.