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NFL star Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting his live-in chef
The jury deliberated about 90 minutes before acquitting Diggs of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery in the chef dispute.
- On Tuesday, a Massachusetts jury acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges, concluding a two-day trial in Dedham.
- The case centered on a Dec. 2, 2025, encounter at Diggs' home where former live-in personal chef Jamila Adams testified he slapped and choked her during an argument, which she reported to police 14 days later.
- Defense attorney Andrew Kettlewell argued prosecutors presented "not a single shred of credible evidence," highlighting a $5.5 million financial demand Adams' team previously sought; Adams denied knowledge of the claim.
- The acquittal removes the risk of criminal penalties, clearing a significant legal obstacle to Diggs' career prospects; released by the Patriots in March, he freed $16.8 million in salary cap space but remains unsigned.
- While the verdict resolves criminal charges, Dedham police officer Kenneth Ellis testified Adams arrived at the station visibly upset, stating she "sat down on the bench and she was crying," though disputes over her credibility may fuel potential civil claims.
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Diggs' defense team speaks after verdict, speculates about NFL return
Stefon Diggs's legal team spoke with reporters about his potential return to the NFL after a jury acquitted him on all charges in the former New England Patriots player's rapid criminal trial.
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