New England Patriots star defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault charge, according to court documents out of Attleborough District Court.The 26-year-old is charged with one count of assault and battery on a family/household member. The misdemeanor charge stems from an alleged incident in Mansfield on Aug. 8.According to charging documents, the victim had been in a relationship with Barmore.She alleged Barmore became angry with her about the air conditioning temperature in his bedroom and that they also had an argument over food.According to court documents, the victim told police Barmore grabbed her phone from her hands while she was trying to leave the house.Charging documents stated the victim “intended to open the door and scream for help but Christian grabbed her before she could and threw her to the floor.”The victim claimed Barmore grabbed her by the shirt “in the area of the neck” as she tried to get up, but he eventually let her go.According to court documents, on Dec. 4, an email sent from the victim to police stated she does not want to move forward with charges.The criminal complaint was issued on Dec. 16, and Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 3, 2026, five days before Super Bowl LX.NewsCenter 5 has reached out to Barmore’s attorney and the New England Patriots for comment.The news comes one day after superstar wide receiver Stefon Diggs had a motion hearing for allegedly attacking his personal chef on Dec. 2.The Patriots are set to play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday for their final regular-season game.New England currently holds the No. 2 seed in the AFC as the playoffs approach.Both Barmore and Diggs’ availability for the Miami game and the playoffs is unclear at this time.Head Coach Mike Vrabel is expected to speak at his weekly press conference at 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday.Barmore was previously cited in Providence, Rhode Island in 2024 for operation of an unregistered vehicle, driving with expired registration and display of plates penalties in Providence, Rhode Island.He initially accused the officers of racism before issuing an apology shortly thereafter.Barmore was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was diagnosed with blood clots during the 2024 season.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —
New England Patriots star defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault charge, according to court documents out of Attleborough District Court.
The 26-year-old is charged with one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.
The misdemeanor charge stems from an alleged incident in Mansfield on Aug. 8.
According to charging documents, the victim had been in a relationship with Barmore.
She alleged Barmore became angry with her about the air conditioning temperature in his bedroom and that they also had an argument over food.
According to court documents, the victim told police Barmore grabbed her phone from her hands while she was trying to leave the house.
Charging documents stated the victim “intended to open the door and scream for help but Christian grabbed her before she could and threw her to the floor.”
The victim claimed Barmore grabbed her by the shirt “in the area of the neck” as she tried to get up, but he eventually let her go.
According to court documents, on Dec. 4, an email sent from the victim to police stated she does not want to move forward with charges.
The criminal complaint was issued on Dec. 16, and Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 3, 2026, five days before Super Bowl LX.
NewsCenter 5 has reached out to Barmore’s attorney and the New England Patriots for comment.
The news comes one day after superstar wide receiver Stefon Diggs had a motion hearing for allegedly attacking his personal chef on Dec. 2.
The Patriots are set to play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday for their final regular-season game.
New England currently holds the No. 2 seed in the AFC as the playoffs approach.
Both Barmore and Diggs’ availability for the Miami game and the playoffs is unclear at this time.
Head Coach Mike Vrabel is expected to speak at his weekly press conference at 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday.
Barmore was previously cited in Providence, Rhode Island in 2024 for operation of an unregistered vehicle, driving with expired registration and display of plates penalties in Providence, Rhode Island.
He initially accused the officers of racism before issuing an apology shortly thereafter.
Barmore was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was diagnosed with blood clots during the 2024 season.