New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing assault and strangulation charges in Massachusetts.
The charges were filed Monday in Dedham District Court, according to CBS Boston. Diggs, 32, has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The charges appear to stem from a December 2 incident, but few details are available.
Diggs has said he “categorically denies the allegations,” according to a statement from team officials.
“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,” the team said in a statement.
Diggs is expected to appear in court on January 23 for his arraignment.
His attorney, Michael DiStefano, requested in court Tuesday that the details of the police report remain sealed, according to Boston 25 News. He also revealed Diggs has made a financial offer to the alleged victim.
“As we speak, they’re working to come to an agreement on that,” DiStefano reportedly said in court.
Diggs agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract with the Patriots in March, after recovering from an ACL tear which ended his first season with the Houston Texans, according to the NFL.
Diggs is also a father, and welcomed a baby boy with rapper Cardi B in November.
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