Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Mixon has been found not guilty in the alleged road-rage incident that made headlines earlier this year.
The team released a statement on the court case Thursday morning.
“The organization is pleased that this matter is now behind everyone and we look forward to an exciting season with Joe being an important part of the football team,” the statement read.
#Bengals statement after not guilty verdict for Joe Mixon: pic.twitter.com/Adjvu1sSZK
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 17, 2023
Mixon had been charged with misdemeanor aggravated menacing, for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman and threatening her. The Jan. 21 incident happened while Mixon was on his way to Paycor Stadium as the team prepared to leave for a playoff game in New York against the Buffalo Bills.
After a four-day trial, the judge issued the not-guilty verdict.
Not guilty verdict for Joe Mixon.@Local12 pic.twitter.com/GbnVI2r05V
— Christian Hauser (@ChristianWKRC12) August 17, 2023
Mixon did not address reporters after the verdict was announced, but one of his attorneys told the media, “We thought it came out the way it should have,” (via TMZ).
The 27-year-0ld running back still faces possible discipline from the NFL.
Mixon, a Pro Bowl selection in 2021, rushed for 814 yards and seven touchdowns last season as the Bengals reached the AFC Championship game.
The NFL world had mixed feelings about Mixon’s court outcome, with many people mentioning his previous legal issues.
Joe Mixon may be ‘not guilty’ but he’s still going to be on my players to avoid list.
Thuggish behavior has no place in professional sports!
— Nick Adams (Alpha Male) (@NickAdamsinUSA) August 17, 2023
There has never been a more privileged player in the NFL then Joe Mixon https://t.co/wjYk6qOJPU
— Chase (@Chasewhite6_) August 17, 2023
🚨 Joe Mixon found NOT GUILTY of road rage menace 🚨
However, my man is still a menace to the defenses of the AFC North 😂#Bengals
— Adam Knows Ball (@ballknoweradam) August 17, 2023
The best defense in the NFL is Joe Mixon’s legal team
— Educated Degenerate (@tytanor1) August 17, 2023
The people victory lapping the people who were victory lapping Joe Mixon who were victory lapping the previous Joe Mixon victory lapping are in shambles right now
— Rob Coakley (@KingCoakley) August 17, 2023
The American Justice System: You can’t be convicted if you have money.
— Steve Franklin @MyGuySteve (@MyGuySteve) August 17, 2023
[Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic]
