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Judge Delays Stefon Diggs Arraignment to After Super Bowl

A judge granted a defense request based on newly retained counsel with a conflicting commitment.

Overview

  • Most outlets report a new court date of Feb. 13, five days after the Super Bowl, while some cite Feb. 23, a discrepancy not reconciled in the available reports.
  • Prosecutors did not oppose the postponement, which moves the Dedham District Court arraignment off the Jan. 23 calendar.
  • Diggs faces a felony count of strangulation or suffocation and a misdemeanor count of assault and battery tied to a Dec. 2 incident described in a police report.
  • His attorney categorically denies the allegations, characterizing the dispute as an employment-related financial matter and noting attempts to reach a monetary resolution.
  • The Patriots say they support Diggs, the NFL says it is aware and has not taken action, and legal timing could limit exempt-list considerations during the playoffs; teammate Christian Barmore has a separate arraignment set for Feb. 3.