The Atlanta Falcons‘ Barkevious Mingo was arrested on Thursday after being accused of sexual contact with a child.
According to People, the 30-year-old Falcon’s linebacker was arrested by police in Arlington, Texas on one count of indecency with a child and sexual contact.
A press release from the Arlington Police Department confirmed that Mingo turned himself in “on his own accord in consultation with his attorney.”
He was arrested on a second-degree felony charge which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison under Texas State Law.
Arlington PD noted that due to the nature of the charges and the victim’s age, they could not release any more information.
Mingo posted a $25,000 bond and was released from custody.
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