New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault from an alleged incident on Dec. 2.

A motion hearing took place at 11 a.m. ET Tuesday at the Dedham (Massachusetts) District Court. WCVB-TV reports that a judge is deciding whether to impound the court documents ahead of Diggs' arraignment Jan. 23, which is the Friday before the AFC Championship Game.

According to a police report, a woman went to police on Dec. 16 and shared that she was working as a private chef Dec. 2 when Diggs entered her unlocked bedroom and allegedly smacked her across the face after they had discussed money owed to her. According to police, she said she attempted to push Diggs away when he allegedly tried to choke her with his elbow around her neck and later threw her on to the bed. She informed police she didn't want to file charges Dec. 16 before deciding to do so Dec. 22, according to the authorities.

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"The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs. Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon," the Patriots said in a statement. "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."

An Oklahoma man who was doing target practice with a recently purchased handgun in his backyard on Christmas Day is accused of shooting and killing a woman seated on a front porch blocks away as she held a child in her arms, authorities said.

The woman, identified as Sandra Phelps, was sitting with family members under a covered front porch at a home in Comanche, about 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, on Thursday afternoon when she was struck in her right arm by what appeared to be a single bullet, an affidavit said. Phelps was holding a child in her left arm while seated on a love seat.

The family members told investigators they heard five to seven shots “over several minutes” coming from somewhere north of the home, the affidavit said. Phelps remarked that someone nearby must have gotten “a new gun for Christmas,” according to the filing. Shortly after, she said “‘ouch’ and collapsed.” No additional gunshots were heard.

Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of first‑degree manslaughter in connection with the shooting, according to court records. He was later released on a $100,000 bond, records show.