Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been found not guilty of aggravated menacing after a trial that lasted four days, first reported by Christian Hauser of WKRC.
Mixon was first charged with aggravated menacing back in February, but the charges were dropped so it could be investigated further. Mixon was then recharged in April, pleaded not guilty and chose to go to trial.
The woman who accused Mixon said he pointed a gun at her in a road rage incident that occurred January 21, the day Mixon was set to travel with the team to their playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
The charge was a first-degree misdemeanor which is punishable by up to six months in jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.
The Bengals and Mixon agreed to a restructured contract in July, and he will make $5.51 million with the team in 2023.
Mixon’s agent commented to Tom Pelissero, who reported the quote on Twitter, after the not guilty verdict was reached.
“Knowing the facts, knowing Joe as a person and having tremendous faith in the legal systems ability to get to the truth we had no doubt of the eventual outcome.” Said Schaffer. “This vindicates Joe as a person and that is what’s most important. Back to the business of football.”
