An arrest warrant has been issued for Cincinnati Bengals star running back Joe Mixon.
An affidavit, obtained by Cincinnati’s WKRC-TV, alleges that Mixon pointed a gun at a woman and «knowingly pointed a firearm at the victim saying, ‘You should blow yourself up in the face. I should shoot you now.’ police can’ not understand me'».
«The club is aware that misdemeanor charges have been filed against Joe Mixon,» a Bengals spokesperson told Fox News Digital. «The club is investigating the situation and will not comment further at this time.»
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Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 27-16 at Paycor Stadium.
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Mixon, 26, has a history of off-field incidents dating back to his time as a student athlete at Oklahoma. He punched a student in the face in July 2014, and video of the incident later went viral.
Mixon’s punch left Amelia Molitor with a broken jaw and cheekbone. They later reached an out-of-court settlement.
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«I’m grateful that Mia and I were able to speak privately,» Mixon said in April 2017. «I was able to apologize to her one on one. The way I reacted that night, it’s not me. That’s not the way I was raised. I think she understands that. Talking together helps us get through what happened. I know I have to keep working to be a better person, and this is another step in that direction.»
January 8, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) looks for space during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium.
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Mixon was suspended for the entire 2014 college season. He also had an incident with a parking lot attendant whom he bullied in 2016, which led to another suspension, though not for the entire season.
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These cases leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft led NFL teams to question Mixon, but the Bengals took him in the second round and haven’t had a problem thus far.
He earned his first Pro Bowl nomination in 2021 after rushing for 1,205 yards with 13 touchdowns, as well as 48 receptions for 314 yards and three passing scores.
Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up before the start of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Paycor Stadium on January 2, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Last season, Mixon rushed for 814 yards in 14 games with seven touchdowns for the Bengals, who reached the AFC Championship Game.