PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been charged with one count of assault and battery on a family/household member, according to court documents. The alleged incident occurred on August 8 in Mansfield, Mass., according to the documents. Barmore w as charged with the criminal complaint on December 16 and will be arraigned on February 3, 2026. ESPN reporter Mike Reiss obtained the following statement from the New England Patriots about the complaint: 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. This report comes a day after Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was subject to a court hearing related to an alleged strangulation and assault incident. This is a developing story, stay with ABC6 for updates. Patriots statement: “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… — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 31, 2025 Categories: News, Sports ...read more read less