Another New England Patriots player is facing an assault charge, this time stemming from an incident in August.
Defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault charge stemming from an alleged incident that took place on Aug. 8, according to Boston’s WCVB 5. Barmore allegedly had an argument with the victim over food and the temperature of the air conditioning in his bedroom, and threw the victim to the floor before grabbing her shirt by the neck.
Charging documents indicate that Barmore is facing one count of assault and battery on a family/household member, which is a misdemeanor. The alleged victim had been in a relationship with Barmore.
The timing of the alleged incident comes shortly after Barmore was hospitalized for blood clots. He recovered and has played in all 16 of the Patriots’ games so far this season.
Barmore is in his fifth NFL season, all with New England. He has 26 total tackles this season and 14.5 career sacks.
Barmore is the second Patriots player to face an assault charge this week. This news comes one day after teammate Stefon Diggs was accused of strangulation in an alleged incident which took place on Dec. 2.
