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6:04 AM PT — 2/3 — Joe Mixon‘s rep said in a statement Thursday evening he expected the charge against the NFL star to be dropped as early as Friday morning.
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“It was a rush to judgment,” Peter Schaffer said. “They’re dropping the charges first thing in the morning. I really feel that police have an obligation before they file charges — because of the damage that can be done to the person’s reputation — to do their work.”
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4:18 PM PT — The affidavit states Joe Mixon pointed a gun at the alleged victim, saying, “You should be popped in the face. I should shoot you, the police can’t get me.”
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The Bengals released a statement on the matter … saying, “The club is aware misdemeanor charges have been raised against Joe Mixon. The club is investigating the situation and will not comment further at this time.”
A warrant has been issued for Bengals star running back Joe Mixon’s arrest in Cincinnati … TMZ Sports has confirmed.
According to court records, the warrant is for a count of aggravated menacing — which is described as when a person knowingly leads another to believe they will physically harm them or their property, unborn child or member of their immediate family.
Aggravated menacing is a first-degree misdemeanor, according to Ohio’s State Laws and Regulations. If convicted, Mixon could face up to 180 days in jail and a fine.
Mixon, 26, just completed his sixth season in the NFL … and the Bengals were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday.
As a member of the Oklahoma Sooners football team in 2014, Mixon was charged with misdemeanor assault when he punched a woman after she shoved him in the chest. He entered an Alford plea … admitting there was enough evidence to convict him. He got 1-year probation, 100 hours of community service and behavioral counseling.
We reached out to Mixon’s rep for comment … so far, no word back.
Originally Published — 2/2 3:51 PM PT