why did joe mixon attorney release video

by Dr. Otis Franecki 7 min read

“He hopes that his voluntary release of these recordings will help put this matter to rest.” Mixon is raising a number of defenses to her remaining claim — intentional infliction of emotional distress. His attorneys assert, for instance, that Molitor “by her conduct contributed in whole or in part to any claimed loss or injuries.”

The video was released after the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters sued for its access, prompting the Oklahoma Supreme Court to rule earlier this month that the city of Norman should release it.Dec 16, 2016

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Does the video help Joe Mixon's case?

Dec 16, 2016 ·

Attorneys for OU football player Joe Mixon released surveillance video Friday that shows his confrontation with Amelia Molitor at at Norman restaurant in July.  News 9 is reviewing the ...

What happened to Joe Mixon?

Dec 16, 2016 · University of Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon on Friday had his attorney make public the surveillance video that shows him punching another student, Amelia Molitor, in July 2014. Mixon also had his attorney release a second surveillance video from the same night. The second video shows other OU football players at Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe in ...

Does Joe Mixon's new video help his case against Amelia Molitor?

Dec 16, 2016 ·

Joe Mixon's punch was brutal, but it's been made even worse by hiding the video. 

What did per Mixon say about Molitor's friend?

Feb 23, 2016 · The years-long Joe Mixon saga is back in the news, months after the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that "the video recording of University of Oklahoma football player Joe Mixon punching a woman in a ...

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How long is Mixon's sentence?

He receives a one-year deferred sentence, 100 hours of community service and mandated behavioral counseling.

Who did Mixon play for in the Sugar Bowl?

Mixon plays in the Sugar Bowl against Auburn and rushes for 91 yards and two touchdowns. During the game, the first since the tape's release, Auburn fans chanted "He hits women!" at Oklahoma's offense.

Did Norman police release the video?

Norman police still don't release the video, but they do stage a viewing of it. NewsOK writes that it looks like the victim, who is not charged, pushes and slaps Mixon. Then he punches her and knocks her to the ground:

When was Joe Mixon's video released?

By Ben Kercheval. Dec 20, 2016 at 2:33 pm ET 2 min read. The two-year-old video of Joe Mixon punching Amelia Molitor was finally released on Dec. 16.

What happened to Mixon and Molitor?

At that point, presumably when Mixon and Molitor's friend exchanged slurs, Molitor pushed Mixon. Mixon then retaliated by making a threatening, lunging motion toward Molitor, who responded by slapping Mixon. Mixon then punched Molitor, who fell to the ground. He quickly left the establishment.

Who said Mixon was racist?

It also paints a picture in which he had multiple opportunities to walk away. Specifically, Mixon shines light on a previous statement by his attorney, Kevin Finlay, who said Mixon was "racially slurred " by Molitor. (Molitor's representation has disputed this narrative.)

How did Mixon retaliate?

Mixon then retaliated by making a threatening, lunging motion toward Molitor, who responded by slapping Mixon. Mixon then punched Molitor, who fell to the ground. He quickly left the establishment. Molitor suffered fractured bones in her face ...

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