Falcons’ LB Barkevious Mingo Arrested For ‘Indecency With Child’

Barkevious Mingo, 30, recently signed a one year contract with the Atlanta Falcons but is facing serious charges after being arrested for ‘Indecent with a child’ and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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The 6th overall pick in 2013, was arrested on July 8th by Arlington Police Department. According to TMZ, Mingo was booked into Tarrant County jail for “indecency with a child, sexual contact.”

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Atlanta Falcons LB Barkevious Mingo was arrested earlier this week for “indecency with a child” … TMZ Sports has learned. https://t.co/9PEuXU5QoK

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) July 10, 2021

Mingo posted the $25,000 bond and has been released by officials.

He was a star at LSU and won a ring with the Patriots at Super Bowl LI.

The Falcons provided the following statement to TMZ regarding the incident.

“The Falcons take the allegations very seriously and will continue to monitor the situation.”

Mingo is facing some serious issues if he is proven guilty. His career is most likely over considering his age and current criminal issue.

Mingo appreared in all 16 games for the Chicago Bears last season recording 2.5 sacks, 23 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, and 3 tackles for loss.

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