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Source: New England Patriots
Summary
Stefon Diggs, a 32-year-old wide receiver for the New England Patriots, has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. Diggs pleaded not guilty to the charges and his attorney claims he is “completely innocent” of the allegations. Diggs’ first court hearing was pushed back due to a previously scheduled professional commitment. The woman who made the allegations said Diggs entered her bedroom and became angry during a discussion about money, and that he tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Diggs’ quiet Super Bowl performance seemed to be just a symptom of a bigger issue.
The allegations against him are a stark contrast to his on-field persona as a confident and dominant wide receiver.
It’s not the first time a high-profile athlete has been accused of domestic violence.
Despite the denials, the image of Diggs allegedly choking his former private chef will be hard to shake.
Original Observation: This one feels like a wake-up call for the Patriots organization, but only because it’s become expected at this point.
