Frank O’Laughlin of Boston 25 Information revealed on Tuesday that New England Patriots star vast receiver Stefon Diggs is dealing with costs of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged incident that occurred earlier in December.
Later within the day, the Patriots released a statement to Mike Florio of Professional Soccer Speak.
Stefon Diggs denies any wrongdoing
“The New England Patriots are conscious of the accusations which were made concerning Stefon Diggs,” the membership mentioned. “Stefon has knowledgeable the group that he categorically denies the allegations. We assist Stefon. We are going to proceed to collect data and can cooperate absolutely with the suitable authorities and the NFL as mandatory. Out of respect for all events concerned, and on condition that that is an ongoing authorized matter, we could have no additional remark presently.”
In accordance with O’Laughlin, the alleged incident came about on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The earlier night, the Patriots earned a 33-15 “Monday Evening Soccer” win over the New York Giants.
Florio talked about that Diggs’ legal professional argued that the police report ought to keep sealed. Nonetheless, the NFL might finally make Diggs unavailable to play by inserting him on the commissioner’s exempt checklist at any level.
Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 23, two days earlier than the convention championship video games will probably be performed. O’Laughlin added that Diggs’ legal professional mentioned on Tuesday that the 32-year-old and the reported sufferer associated to this matter are “working to come back to an settlement on” a doable monetary decision.
ESPN stats present that Diggs leads the Patriots with 82 receptions, 99 targets and 970 receiving yards on the season. He is third on the group with 4 landing catches.
In the meantime, the 13-3 Patriots not too long ago claimed the AFC East division title and will earn home-field benefit by the playoffs in the event that they beat the Miami Dolphins (7-9) this coming Sunday and the 13-3 Denver Broncos fail to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) that very same afternoon. Diggs’ standing for New England’s dwelling sport in opposition to Miami and for upcoming postseason contests was unknown as of Tuesday afternoon.
First-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel sometimes speaks with media members on Wednesdays.
