New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore has been formally charged with assault and battery on a family or household member, according to court documents.
Details of the Alleged Incident
The misdemeanour charge stems from an alleged incident that took place in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 8. Legal papers filed at the Attleborough District Court indicate the accuser had been in a relationship with the 6ft 5in, 315lbs athlete.
Second Patriots Player Facing Charges
This development comes less than a day after Barmore's teammate, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, was hit with serious charges. Diggs faces one count of felony strangulation or suffocation and a misdemeanour assault and battery charge following an alleged altercation with a personal chef.
Potential Consequences and Team Response
The New England Patriots organisation has yet to issue a public statement regarding the charges against Christian Barmore. Under the NFL's personal conduct policy, players facing domestic violence allegations can be subject to league suspension, regardless of the outcome of court proceedings. This places two key Patriots players under legal and professional scrutiny simultaneously as the team prepares for the new season.
The proximity of the two cases involving high-profile NFL stars from the same team is highly unusual and is likely to trigger significant media attention and potential disciplinary action from the league office.
