New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing one count of assault and battery on a family/household member, according to court documents obtained by MassLive.
The charge stems from an incident that happened Aug. 8 when the victim alleged the 26-year-old became angry over the air conditioner in his bedroom being set at 70 degrees and not 68. They also had another fight over food.
The victim told police Barmore grabbed her phone from her hands as she tried to leave the house. She “intended to open the door and scream for help,” but Barmore, “grabbed her before she could and threw her to the floor.”
The Patriots released a statement on the matter:
“The New England Patriots are aware of reports regarding a pending February arraignment involving Christian Barmore, which stems from an alleged domestic incident that occurred in August. The Patriots were made aware at the time of the incident and informed the NFL in a timely manner. The matter remains part of an ongoing legal process. We will respect that process, continue to monitor the situation closely, as we have over the past few months, and cooperate fully with the league. We will have no further comment at this time.”
The criminal complaint was issued Dec. 16.
Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 3, 2026 in Attleborough District Court.
The news comes one day after Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was accused of strangulation by a female chef. They are both being represented by David Meier.
Meier released a statement on Wednesday:
“We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place.Based on the facts and the law, we expect that this personal matter will be resolved in the near future and both parties will move forward together.”
