New England Patriots star and Cardi B’s boyfriend Stefon Diggs faces critical felony assault fees that would result in him lacking the playoffs pending an investigation by the NFL. News of the situation broke on Tuesday (Dec. 30) in Dedham. It was revealed that Diggs lately made a quick courtroom look in Massachusetts, in keeping with courtroom filings and statements made throughout a motions listening to in Dedham District Court.

Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery in reference to an alleged incident that occurred on Dec. 2, sooner or later after the Patriots’ Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants. The matter is being dealt with in Norfolk County.

During a Tuesday listening to, Diggs’ legal professional, Michael DiStefano, appeared remotely and requested the courtroom to impound the police report tied to the case. DiStefano argued that public launch of the report might trigger undue hurt whereas the matter stays unresolved.

DiStefano knowledgeable the courtroom that Diggs has made a monetary provide to resolve the dispute with the alleged sufferer. “As we speak, they’re working to come to an agreement on that,” DiStefano mentioned throughout the continuing.

The presiding choose mentioned she would take the impoundment request underneath advisement and subject a ruling at a later date. She additionally agreed to think about a protection request to postpone Diggs’ arraignment till March.

New England Patriots Stefon Diggs Possible To Miss NFL Playoffs Pending Investigation On Felony Assault Charges

At current, Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 23. That date falls two days earlier than the AFC Championship Game, ought to the Patriots advance to that stage of the postseason.

No extra factual allegations had been mentioned throughout the motions listening to. Prosecutors didn’t current additional particulars or proof, and the courtroom restricted the continuing to procedural issues.

Following the listening to, the New England Patriots issued an announcement acknowledging the costs. The group mentioned Diggs has denied the allegations and communicated that place to crew officers.

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the assertion mentioned. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon.”

The crew mentioned it’ll proceed to assemble data and cooperate with regulation enforcement and the National Football League as acceptable, citing the continued nature of the case.

The NFL additionally launched a quick assertion confirming consciousness of the matter and get in touch with with the Patriots, including that it could not remark additional presently.

The authorized proceedings unfold throughout a major stretch for the Patriots, who lately clinched their first AFC East title since 2019 and stay in competition for a first-round playoff bye.

Diggs appeared in all 17 regular-season video games, ending with 82 receptions for 970 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The courtroom has not set a timeline for rulings on the pending motions.