Stefon Diggs, Patriots wide receiver, denies charges of strangulation, assault and battery in Dedham, Massachusetts

December 31, 2025

TL;DR

Stefon Diggs is charged with felony strangulation/suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
The charges relate to an alleged incident on December 2 involving his personal chef.
The chef claims Diggs assaulted her after a discussion about unpaid wages.
Diggs denies all allegations through the Patriots and his attorney.
Diggs' attorney states the allegations are unsubstantiated and motivated by a financial dispute.
The NFL is aware of the matter and cooperating with authorities.
Diggs is scheduled for arraignment on January 23.

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