Wide receiver Stefon Diggs will face justice after being charged with strangulation and assault in connection with an incident earlier this month.
• Also read: Drake Maye, Most Valuable Player?
• Also read: NFL: Raiders practically guaranteed to draft first place
• Also read: NCAA football: the giants enter the quarter-finals
According to several sources, including the local channel Boston 25 Newsthe actions accused of the star player of the New England Patriots were made on December 2, the day after a victory at the expense of the New York Giants. His lawyer Michael DiStefano also asked the Dedham District Court on Tuesday to disregard the police report, saying that information should remain redacted.
The 32-year-old athlete’s representative added that financial compensation had been offered to the alleged victim. In principle, the principal concerned will have to appear in court on January 23 for further proceedings. Two days later, the American Association finals will take place.
In addition, Diggs could be suspended by the NFL if it finds that he has engaged in reprehensible behavior off the field. This would be a significant loss for the ‘Pats, who have won 13 of their 16 games this season. The former Buffalo Bills in particular collected 970 yards and four touchdowns on 82 receptions.
New England will finish the regular schedule on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
