Patriots star facing felony charge

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is reportedly facing a felony charge stemming from an incident that occurred Dec. 2, one day after the team’s victory over the Giants.

Diggs was charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an incident that happened Dec. 2, according to multiple reports. A court hearing related to documents regarding the case was held Tuesday without Diggs being in attendance. Diggs is scheduled to have his arraignment on Jan. 23.

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The Patriots released a statement, stating that Diggs denied the allegations levied against him. According to The Boston Globe, Diggs is already working on a “monetary resolution” with the alleged victim, who was not named.

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the team said in a statement via MassLive’s Chris Mason and Mark Daniels. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. 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 NFL also issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, saying the league has been in contact with the Patriots about the Diggs incident and that it will “have no further comment at this time.”

Diggs is a former All-Pro who has been named to the Pro Bowl four times. Diggs joined the Patriots as a free agent in March, signing a three-year, $69 million deal. His presence has helped the Patriots offense immensely, finally giving quarterback Drake Maye a legitimate outside receiving threat.

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This season, Diggs has caught 82 passes for 970 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Patriots win the AFC East and position themselves to potentially earn the top seed in the conference.

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