Second Patriots player slapped with assault charge this week

by: Nick Geddes 9 hours ago NickGeddesNews

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault charge, WCVB-TV Boston reported Wednesday. According to court documents out of Attleborough District Court, obtained by the news outlet, Barmore has been charged with one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.

The alleged incident took place Aug. 8 in Mansfield, Mass. The victim, who had been in a relationship with Barmore, said that Barmore was angry at her over the temperature in his bedroom, adding they also got into an argument over food.

She reportedly told police that Barmore grabbed her phone from her hands as she attempted to leave the house. The victim “intended to open the door and scream for help but Christian grabbed her before she could and threw her to the floor,” charging documents read. She claimed that Barmore grabbed her by the shirt “in the area of the neck,” and he eventually let go.

The criminal complaint was issued Dec. 16. Barmore, 26, is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 3, five days before Super Bowl LX. The Patriots (13-3) are currently the No. 2 seed in the AFC with one game remaining in the regular season.

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