Stefon Diggs was acquitted of serious charges after a trial in Dedham, Massachusetts that revealed conflicting accounts of an alleged incident with his former chef, Jamila Adams.
The jury found Diggs not guilty of all charges related to the assault and strangulation of Adams. They delivered not guilty pleas on one felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery. The trial lasted two days, and the jury deliberated for roughly an hour before reaching their verdict.
Adams testified that Diggs choked and slapped her during an argument over pay. She had worked as Diggs’ live-in chef since July 2022 and claimed a pay dispute led to the incident on December 2, 2025. Initially, Adams sought $19,000 from Diggs, which later escalated to a $5.5 million claim.
Diggs did not take the stand during the trial. His attorneys claimed the alleged assault never happened and questioned Adams’ credibility. They argued there was not a single shred of credible evidence to support the prosecution’s case.
After the verdict, Diggs’ attorney expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating he was happy and vindicated. Diggs is now a free agent after being released by the New England Patriots in March 2026.
Diggs is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and has been in the NFL for 11 years at age 32. His career continues to draw attention as he navigates this legal battle.
