Dec. 30 (UPI) -- New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs faces charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery, Massachusetts court records show.
Details from the incident were not immediately available, but Diggs denied the allegations through statements from his lawyers and the Patriots.
"The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs," the Patriots said. "Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary.
"Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time."
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