Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

ATTLEBORO, MASS. — New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault charge from an incident that occurred back in August, according to court documents from Attleborough District Court.

The charge of misdemeanor assault and battery on a household or family member was filed against the 26-year-old on December 16.

The allegations allege that Barmore threw the alleged victim on the floor and grabbed her by the shirt when she tried to leave their house.

The victim also alleges that Barmore grabbed her phone out of her hand.

The court documents say that the alleged victim contacted a Patriots car service that drove her and her daughter all the way to Delaware.

When the victim reported the incident to police, she was seven weeks pregnant with his child.

Vrabel on dealing with distractions:

Not disappointing at all. These are allegations. Things we have to handle everyday there are distractions. Some are smaller than others.

Focus on the Dolphins. @boston25 #Patriots
— Michael Raimondi (@mraimonditv) December 31, 2025

“The Patriots were made aware at the time of the incident and informed the NFL in a timely manner. The matter remains part of an ongoing legal process,” the Patriots said in a statement.

“We will respect that process, continue to monitor the situation closely, as we have over the past few months, and cooperate fully with the league. We will have no further comment at this time.”

Boston 25 has also reached out to the NFL for additional comment on the charges.

Coach Mike Vrabel spoke to the media today at 1 p.m. following the announcement of charges against Barmore and fellow player Stefon Diggs.

Vrabel said the allegations are things they have to handle as everyday distractions, and the charges were allegations.

Vrabel: Been aware of these allegations. Not the first we’ve heard about them.

Trying to make sure they’re in compliance with the league.
— Michael Raimondi (@mraimonditv) December 31, 2025

Barmore made headlines back in October of 2024 when he accused Providence Police of being racist during a traffic stop.

Boston 25 has reached out to the NFL for comment.

“We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place. Based on the facts and the law, we expect that this personal matter will be resolved in the near future and both parties will move forward together,” said Barmore’s attorney, David Meier.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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