Stefon Diggs criminal charges: What comes next for Patriots receiver?
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Key Points:
- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges from an alleged incident earlier this month, with his attorney denying the allegations in court.
- Diggs’ arraignment is scheduled for January 23, just two days before the AFC Championship Game, where he is expected to plead not guilty; the legal process could take weeks or months depending on developments.
- The NFL, under Commissioner Roger Goodell, may independently investigate Diggs for potential violations of the league’s personal conduct policy, which could lead to disciplinary action regardless of legal outcomes.
- If disciplined by the NFL, Diggs could be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list, barring him from practice and games while still being paid, similar to the situation
