Joe Mixon assault video released
The surveillance video showing Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon striking a woman in 2014 was released to the public Friday night.
Mixon's attorney released the video after the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that the city of Norman must allow the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters to view the video.
In the video, Mixon is seen entering Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe early in the morning of July 25, 2014. He gets into a dispute with Amelia Molitor, who appears to lightly push and then slap Mixon, before he strikes back, punching her with his right hand. Molitor falls and looks to have collided with the table before hitting the floor.
"Mr. Mixon asked us to once again say he is sorry for the way he reacted that night. He has apologized publicly to Ms. Molitor, her friends, his family, teammates and the University," his attorney, Blake Johnson, wrote in a letter, as relayed by Nolan Clay of The Oklahoman. "He hopes that his voluntary release of these recordings will help put this matter to rest."
Molitor suffered several broken bones in her face as a result of the incident and is suing Mixon in Oklahoma City federal court. Mixon accepted an Alford Plea and completed 100 hours of community service as well as a year of probation as a result. He was also suspended for the 2014 season by the Sooners.
Oklahoma released a statement after the video was made public, explaining the university's process in disciplining Mixon.
University officials were made aware of the content of the video prior to taking action with respect to Joe Mixon. Based on that information, the university immediately suspended and removed Mr. Mixon from the football team for one year, during which high standards of conduct were expected and maintained. It was made clear to Mr. Mixon at the time of his suspension that violence against women will not go unpunished at the university.
Mr. Mixon has apologized for his actions and the university hopes that it is an indication that he has learned from his mistakes. We are an educational institution where we hope young people will learn from their mistakes and chart a better future course.
The video can be viewed on the website of the Oklahoman, though be warned that is contains disturbing contents and viewer discretion is advised.