Joe Mixon, a running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, recently pleaded not guilty to a menacing charge. The charge stems from an incident that occurred in July of this year, when Mixon allegedly threatened a woman outside of a Cincinnati restaurant.
Mixon was accused of threatening the woman with physical harm and was charged with one count of misdemeanor menacing. The charge carries a potential sentence of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Mixon has denied the allegations, claiming that he was trying to defuse the situation and was not threatening the woman. He has also stated that he was trying to protect himself and his friends.
Mixon’s attorney, Charlie Rittgers, has argued that the charge should be dismissed due to lack of evidence. Rittgers has also argued that the security footage of the incident does not show Mixon making any threats.
The case is still pending and a trial date has not yet been set. Mixon is currently free on bond and is expected to appear in court in October.
The incident has caused some controversy in Cincinnati, with many people questioning whether or not Mixon should be allowed to continue playing for the Bengals. The team has stated that they are aware of the situation and are monitoring it closely.
No matter what the outcome of the case is, it is clear that this incident has had an impact on Mixon’s reputation. It is important for him to take responsibility for his actions and to ensure that he does not put himself in similar situations in the future.
