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Patriots LB Hutchins Arrested for Domestic Assault, Pleads Not Guilty

5/14/2026

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Quintayvious Hutchins Arrested

Patriots linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins was arrested on a domestic assault charge after a May 12, 2026 incident in Voute Hall at Boston College.
An advisor said Hutchins grabbed a woman’s neck before 8 p.m.
The woman later told police nothing happened and declined a restraining order, while Hutchins pleaded not guilty at a May 13, 2026 arraignment and was released on recognizance.
The Patriots said they are aware, taking the matter seriously and gathering information.

Summary

Patriots Rookie Injured

He signed a four-year, $4.5 million rookie contract with the New England Patriots after being drafted.
He left his first practice early on Tuesday because of an undisclosed injury.
The Patriots’ mandatory minicamp runs June 15-17, two weeks before his court hearing on June 29.
His rookie deal includes performance incentives that could raise earnings beyond the $4.5 million base.

History

Historical Context

After the August 28 2014 Ray Rice video, the NFL adopted a domestic-violence policy that imposed six-game bans, $10 million in public-service ads, and mandatory education led by VP Anna Isaacson. The policy, endorsed by Commissioner Roger Goodell and Patriots owner Robert Kraft, underpins the May 2026 Boston College player Quintayvious Hutchins arrest investigation by the league and Boston Police.

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Quintayvious Hutchins Arrested

Patriots linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins was arrested on a domestic assault charge after a May 12, 2026 incident in Voute Hall at Boston College.
An advisor said Hutchins grabbed a woman’s neck before 8 p.m.
The woman later told police nothing happened and declined a restraining order, while Hutchins pleaded not guilty at a May 13, 2026 arraignment and was released on recognizance.
The Patriots said they are aware, taking the matter seriously and gathering information.

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