Patriots’ Stefon Diggs faces strangulation and assault charges in Massachusetts
Diggs charged with felony strangulation, denies claims
TL;DR
- Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation/suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
- The allegations were made by his former private chef, who claims Diggs assaulted her during a dispute over payment.
- Diggs's lawyer, David Meier, stated that Diggs "categorically denies these allegations" and described them as unsubstantiated.
- The New England Patriots organization has issued a statement expressing their support for Stefon Diggs.
- A court arraignment is scheduled for January 23.
- Diggs has been the Patriots' leading pass catcher this season with 82 receptions for 970 yards and four touchdowns.
- The incident report details the chef's account of Diggs becoming angry about money, smacking her, and attempting to choke her.
- The chef reportedly sought payment for a week in November and was told to sign an NDA by Diggs's assistant before being paid.