New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is scheduled to appear in Attleboro District Court on Monday for arraignment on a misdemeanor domestic-assault charge, according to court records. The charge stems from an alleged August incident at a Mansfield home where a woman told police she was grabbed, thrown to the floor and held by the shirt near her neck. Barmore, 26, played through the 2025 season for the Patriots, and his lawyer has denied any criminal misconduct.
What the complaint says
According to CBS Boston, court documents state that the woman, who had been dating Barmore for more than three years and shares a child with him, told Mansfield police the dispute started over the air-conditioner setting. The complaint says she "intended to open the door and scream for help but Christian grabbed her before she could and threw her to the floor" and that she provided a photo showing bruises. It also says she later got into a car service allegedly used by Patriots players to leave with her child. She initially told officers she was afraid to move forward but chose to press charges on Sept. 9, and a criminal complaint was issued on Dec. 16, the outlet reported.
Arraignment rescheduled
A judge in Attleboro approved a motion to move the arraignment from Feb. 3 to March 9, a delay local outlets have reported came before the Patriots' Super Bowl trip. WCVB reported that the change was made at the request of Barmore's lawyer.
Patriots and lawyer respond
Barmore's attorney, David Meier, said he is "confident that the evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place," according to NFL.com. The New England Patriots issued a statement saying they were "aware of reports" about the pending arraignment, had informed the league and would "cooperate fully with the league," CBS Boston reported.
League review and context
The NFL has said the matter is under review and that Barmore remains eligible to play while the league examines the case, according to reporting. The Associated Press noted that the league's personal-conduct process can be triggered by formal charges or an arraignment and could lead to discipline that is independent of any criminal outcome.
Legal next steps
Court documents filed in Attleboro list one count of assault and battery on a family or household member, a misdemeanor that will be addressed at Monday's arraignment. If the case proceeds beyond arraignment, the typical next phases include a plea being entered, pretrial motions and either a negotiated resolution or a trial, according to local reporting. The attorney has indicated he will contest the allegations, per Boston.com.
Monday's hearing is set for Attleboro District Court, where the case will be entered on the public docket. The Massachusetts court system lists the Attleboro court as the proper venue for cases from Mansfield. Massachusetts Court System listings and local outlets are expected to post filings and updates as they become available.
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