Patriots star Christian Barmore charged with home assault as courtroom date set 5 days earlier than Super Bowl | EUROtoday

Patriots star Christian Barmore is going through a cost of home assault, in accordance with a brand new report. He’s the second New England participant to face accusations of violence in current days.

Barmore, a 26-year-old defensive lineman, has been charged with assault and battery on a household/family member, in accordance with courtroom paperwork from the Attleborough District Court obtained by WCVB.

The prices stem from an incident that allegedly passed off in Mansfield, Massachusetts, on August 8.

The unnamed sufferer, who claimed to have been in a relationship with Barmore, mentioned the participant grew to become upset along with her over the temperature of his bed room. The pair additionally allegedly acquired right into a battle over meals.

The sufferer mentioned that Barmore took her cellphone whereas she was making an attempt to flee the house, in accordance with courtroom paperwork. The sufferer “intended to open the door and scream for help but Christian grabbed her before she could and threw her to the floor.”

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The sufferer additional claimed that Barmore grabbed maintain of her by her shirt “in the area of the neck” whereas she tried to stand up. Barmore is described as having rushed on the sufferer, however that he didn’t contact her.

The sufferer instructed police she had sustained bruises and that she referred to as a automotive service to drive her and her little one to Delaware.

The altercation reportedly occurred within the presence of the pair’s 2-year-old little one, in accordance with WCVB.

The sufferer filed the fees in September after initially hesitating as a result of her concern that she can be retaliated towards. In early December, the sufferer emailed police that she didn’t want to transfer ahead with authorized proceedings.

The criticism was issued on December 16. Barmore is ready to be organized on February 3, 5 days earlier than the 2026 Super Bowl, which is able to happen in California.

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“We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place,” David Meier, an lawyer representing Barmore, mentioned in a press release. “Based on the facts and the law, we expect that this personal matter will be resolved in the near future and both parties will move forward together.

The New England Patriots also released a statement concerning the charges against Barmore.

“The New England Patriots are aware of reports regarding a pending February arraignment involving Christian Barmore, which stems from an alleged domestic incident that occurred in August,” the assertion mentioned. “The Patriots were made aware at the time of the incident and informed the NFL in a timely manner. The matter remains part of an ongoing legal process. We will respect that process, continue to monitor the situation closely, as we have over the past few months, and cooperate fully with the league. We will have no further comment at this time.”

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The accusation towards Barmore comes sooner or later after it was revealed that his teammate, extensive receiver Stefon Diggs, was accused of strangling his chef earlier this month.

Diggs, 32, is going through prices of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery associated to a December 2 incident, theThe Independent beforehand reported.

A personal chef filed the fees in late December. She instructed police that Diggs smacked her and tried to choke her throughout a dialogue about cash that he owed her.

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the Patriots said in a statement. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”

Diggs’ arraignment is scheduled for January 23.

Attorney David Meier mentioned in a press release that Diggs denies the allegations towards him. Meier added that the allegations are “unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated — because they did not occur.”