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new england patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faced an attack and strangulation charge in Massachusetts.
The charges were reportedly filed in Dedham District Court on Monday. cbs boston. Diggs, 32, was charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The charges appear to stem from an incident on Dec. 2, but details are scant.
Diggs said he “categorically denies these allegations,” according to a statement from team officials.
“We support Steph. We will continue to gather information and 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,” team officials told CBS Boston.
Attorney David Meyer said in a statement independent Diggs denies the charges against him. Meier added that the allegations were “unsubstantiated, unsubstantiated and have never been investigated – because they never happened.”
“The timing and motivation for the charges are clear: They were the direct result of a financial dispute between the employee and employer that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction. Stephen looks forward to finding out the truth in court,” Meyer said.
Diggs’ arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 23.
Michael DiStefano, an attorney for Diggs’ legal team, asked in court Tuesday that the details of the police report remain confidential. While prosecutors reportedly did not oppose the request, the judge appeared to deny it Boston Globe.
“We want a level of transparency in the process,” Judge Jeanmarie Carroll reportedly said.
DiStefano also revealed that Diggs had made financial offers to the alleged victims.
“As we speak, they are trying to reach an agreement on this,” he reportedly told the court. Boston 25 News.
independent The New England Patriots have been contacted for comment.
Diggs reportedly signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Patriots in March after recovering from a torn ACL, which ended his first season with the Houston Texans. National Football League.
Diggs is also a father; She welcomed a baby boy with rapper Cardi B in November.
The next game for the Patriots is scheduled Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Last weekend, the Patriots won After defeating the New York Jets, they won the AFC East title for the first time since 2019. Diggs reportedly finished that game with 101 yards receiving and a touchdown ESPN.