New England Patriots player Christian Barmore facing assault charges in domestic violence incident
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Key Points:
- New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge related to an alleged incident in August involving his pregnant partner, with arraignment set for Feb. 3.
- The victim reported the alleged assault to police in August but delayed filing charges due to Barmore's status as a professional athlete; she claims Barmore became angry over minor issues and physically assaulted her.
- The Patriots acknowledged awareness of the situation and stated they are cooperating with the legal process and the NFL, while head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized the importance of letting the legal process unfold before drawing conclusions.
- Barmore's attorney denies the allegations and expects the matter to be resolved soon; this development comes a day after similar domestic violence
