Legal Charges
Patriots players Barmore and Diggs face assault charges
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New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore and wide receiver Stefon Diggs are confronting serious legal charges as the team prepares for the NFL playoffs. Barmore faces a misdemeanor assault and battery charge from an August incident, while Diggs is charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault from a December altercation. Both players deny the allegations, and the Patriots have expressed support while cooperating with authorities.
Russell Brand has been hit with serious charges including rape and sexual assault by London's Metropolitan Police. The allegations date back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, and the comedian has pleaded not guilty. Additional charges were filed in December 2025 involving two more women.
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Lester Jones, a former senior vice president with the Atlanta Hawks, was charged last week with fraud and wire fraud for allegedly embezzling $3.8 million from the team. The scheme involved fraudulent use of the team's American Express cards to fund personal trips, a Porsche, and gifts. Jones pleaded not guilty and was released on $10,000 bond.