Bengals running back Joe Mixon had a misdemeanor menacing charge against him dropped earlier today, marking a notable turn of events for his case, which may not be over yet. The warrant for the 26-year-old, which alleged that he pointed a gun at a woman’s head last month, was dismissed by a Hamilton County (OH) judge, as detailed by Sharon Coolidge and Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. 
The original investigator for the case was initially instructed to begin a “cursory review” of the matter, which allegedly took place on January 21, before proceeding with charges. Since that failed to take place, the case has since been reassigned, per a statement from the Cincinnati Police Department. The woman in question has remained cooperative with the investigation to date, including the decision to drop the charge at this time.
Mixon’s agent was confident that would take place today, writes ESPN’s Ben Baby. However, the possibility still remains that charges could be refiled in the future, as the investigation into the matter remains ongoing. “The evidence will guide CPD’s investigation and actions, and newly obtained evidence has since been recovered,” per the police statement. “Once all evidence is fully examined, criminal charges can be refiled at a later date.”
Pointing a gun – which Mixon is accused of doing as part of a road-rage incident – is a first-degree misdemeanor in Ohio. The alleged incident took place shortly before the Bengals headed to Buffalo for their Divisional Round game against the Bills. Cincinnati’s season came to an end the following week, leaving Mixon with two years remaining on his current contract.
As the investigation is still ongoing, more will no doubt be announced in the near future with respect to evidence collected and whether or not Mixon will ultimately face criminal charges upon its conclusion.
Threatening someone’s life by pointing a gun at their head should be treated the same as jaywalking.
That makes sense.
Yeah, I can just hear it now. “At least he didn’t break a woman’s jaw this time”
Incredible.
It is rather odd to me that pointing and presenting would be considered a misdemeanor. Brandishing a firearm, or simply holding one, is usually treated as such while actually pointing it is considered a higher level crime by most states.
Th certainly is not a good look, though I am obviously far removed from the circumstances. In Mixon’s prior controversy, the other party initiated the physical contact, which gave him a better argument. I don’t quite see many circumstances where pointing and presenting a firearm as the result of a road rage incident is excusable. In any case, he is lucky that the victim is denying further prosecution, though I doubt that this will help Mixon’s image publically or with executives.
She not only initiated the physical contact she also reportedly initiated the verbal contact
His prior controversy, happened at a bar in Norman. It was his 18th bday and it was a little after midnight when the incident occurred. Had it happened before midnight it would’ve been a misdemeanor. The girl he struck was verbally abusing him and calling him racial slurs for literally two hours. Turns out, she’s a spoiled, rich who was kicked out of one college for being racist, and has a history of being blatantly racist in public.
Dennis!!!!
victim is denying further prosecution
How much did that cost him?
could’ve sworn pointing at gun at someone in a fit of road rage would be assault with a deadly weapon. nice job ohio.
It’s not just Ohio, people with wealth and fame simply play by different rules than us.
I’m shocked, shocked that Joe Mixon is a violent piece of $&@#.
$#!+
Kick this dude out of the league he’s a violent criminal
ghostrobot It’d be nice, wouldn’t it? The National Felon League only brings the hammer down on players if they commit a truly horrific atrocity, like betting on games (Calvin Ridley) or smoking weed (Josh Gordon).
Threats, domestic violence, and sexual assault, are perfectly acceptable.
Mid player, dog**** human.
Roger you gutless money grubbing jerk , suspend him without pay for a year. He’s still too stupid to act like a grown man with a pinch of $h!t for brain’s.
Average fans like me would be in jail and out of a job.
Just keep pocketing the suitcases of cash Roger!!!
Breaking her jaw would have been accepted too!!!! That IS a FACT.
It has been reported that mixon produced witnesses who allege to have heard the victim say the Special Word, which carries a penalty far worse than that of brandishing or menacing, so it’s in their best interest to just go away.
We’ll in that case it certainly warrants pointing a gun at somebody’s head…SMH
Worked last time when he knocked out that vile young woman with a vicious right hook of Justice
Last I checked saying “the Special Word” isn’t a crime, assaulting some or pointing a gun at their head is.