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The Atlanta Falcons have launched Barkevious Mingo after the linebacker was jailed in a kid sex offense case. The Arlington Police Department informed TMZ Sports that Mingo was arrested on Thursday, July 8 on one count of indecency with a kid– sexual contact. Mingo turned himself in on his own accord, a bond had been posted and the 30-year-old was later released from custody. “We have ended the contract of Barkevious Mingo,” the Falcons mentioned in a tweet.TMZ Sports reports that the charge is a second-degree felony, which can bring approximately a 20-year jail sentence in Texas if founded guilty. Previously on Saturday, the Falcons said in the statement: “Our organization ended up being mindful of the allegations involving Barkevious Mingo today and are presently gathering details on this incident. The Falcons take the accusations extremely seriously and will continue to monitor the circumstance.” Mingo originally entered the NFL as the No. 6 total choice of the Cleveland Browns in 2013. More recently, the LSU item has actually bounced around the league making stops with the Patriots, Colts, Seahawks, Texans and Bears. Back in March of this offseason, he signed a 1 year offer to sign up with the Falcons..