US EditionPatriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation and assault charges
Stefon Diggs denies charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault related to a financial dispute with a private chef, arraignment set for Jan. 23 ahead of AFC Championship.
- Court records show Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots wide receiver, was charged on Dec. 2 with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery; details remain unreleased.
- Diggs' lawyers argue the allegations arise from a financial dispute, saying the timing stems from an unresolved employee–employer financial dispute and he made a financial offer to resolve it.
- In court, Diggs' attorneys sought to impound the police report, with the judge yet to rule, and an arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 23 at Dedham District Court.
- The New England Patriots said they are aware and will cooperate, noting Stefon Diggs `categorically denies` the allegations, while the NFL said Diggs remains eligible with no plans for the Commissioner's Exempt List.
- Diggs has 82 receptions and 970 yards this season, helping the Patriots reach a 13-3 record and AFC East title, though his availability for Week 18 and playoffs is unclear.
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Stefon Diggs, a star recipient of the NFL’s NewEngland Patriots, faces charges of strangulation and assault after incidents at his home on December 2, reported Tuesday to the District Court of Dedham, Massachusetts. The Patriots issued a statement in which they back their player, who, according to the team, denied the charges: “The New England Patriots are aware of the charges against Stefon Diggs. Stefon has informed the organization that he ca…
Stefon Diggs Appears in Court on Allegations of Felony Strangulation Stemming From an Incident on December 2nd
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NFL Star Faces Multiple Charges
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces multiple charges from an alleged assault earlier this month. The four-time Pro Bowler faces a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault. According to ESPN, a motion hearing took place Tuesday morning and a judge is deciding whether to “impound the court documents ahead of Diggs’ arraignment Jan. 23.” “The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have bee…
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