Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has had his day in court. And when it comes to charges filed against him, he was found not guilty in an Ohio court on Thursday morning. Mixon was accused of “aggravated menacing” stemming from a road rage incident that stemmed back to February of this year.
After four days of testimony and deliberation, the court came back with a decision of not guilty for the star running back. All roads legally look to allow Mixon to put this behind him. However, the NFL will surely continue their investigation independently of that and will provide further guidance at a later date if they decide to punish Mixon or not.
Cincinnati Bengals Release Statement Regarding Joe Mixon Decision
Once the verdict had been read, the Bengals released a statement regarding the matter showing support for their running back.
“Since he joined the organization in 2017, Joe Mixon has been a valuable part of the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe has been a top-level running back with multiple 1000-yard rushing seasons, and he has been an even better teammate enjoying real popularity among his peers.
“During the past seven years, Joe has been active with the community, and his constant smile and energy have made him a favorite among thousands of fans. 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.”
With this court decision behind him, Mixon and the Bengals are surely looking to put this all behind them and turn their focus to the NFL season. Week 1 is fast-approaching, with Cincinnati taking on division foe, the Cleveland Browns, in their opening matchup.
