The Norman Police Department made the surveillance footage available to the media that captures University of Oklahoma freshmen running back Joe Mixon punching a female OU student. According to Newsok.com the alleged victim pushed and slapped Mixon before he punched her so hard that she laid motionless on the floor.
Have seen Joe Mixon tape a 3rd time. Mixon punch knocks victim to floor immediately. She's down for :30, stands, wobbles, helped to chair.
— Guerin Emig (@GuerinEmig) September 4, 2014
Mixon surveillance video runs 2:58. Thing that stays with you after viewing is impact of the punch.
— Guerin Emig (@GuerinEmig) September 4, 2014
Seen the Mixon video three times. The punch was significant. The fact he left the scene is damning.
— Andrew Gilman (@AndrewGilmanOK) September 4, 2014
Watching the Mixon video for the 4th or 5th time. He was about to walk away before she pushed him. Slap wasn't very forceful. Punch was
— Ryan Aber (@ryaber) September 4, 2014
This definitely doesn’t look good for Mixon. Even though he was provoked by the female he had a chance to walk away before delivering a punch that broke her face in several places. Mixon has already been suspended for the year, only time will tell if a more severe punishment is handed down by the school or law enforcement.