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  • Why a Patriots defender is facing charges from an incident in Mansfield
  • How a Patriots defender’s assault charge traces back to Mansfield

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📰 News we're reading

• Diggs, Barmore speak out after assault allegations (mynbc5.com) — An NFL player is facing an assault and battery charge tied to an alleged August incident in Mansfield involving a family or household member, while another Patriots player faces separate allegations elsewhere. Both men have now briefly addressed the accusations, and the team says it will support them as the legal process unfolds. Despite the pending cases, they remain eligible to play in Sunday’s finale.
   

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• Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore speak to media for first time since assault allegations (wmur.com) — Mansfield is at the center of new court documents detailing an August incident in which Patriots lineman Christian Barmore is accused of assaulting a family member at a home in town. Alongside separate allegations against teammate Stefon Diggs, both players briefly addressed the media while the Patriots say they’ll support them as the legal process continues.
   

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