by Kandiss Edwards
February 14, 2026
The arraignment was postponed from late January in order that Diggs may take part in Tremendous Bowl LX, the place the Patriots had been defeated by the Seattle Seahawks.
New England Patriots large receiver Stefon Diggs appeared in a Massachusetts courtroom Feb. 13, the place he formally entered a not responsible plea to a number of felony fees.
Diggs pleaded not responsible to strangulation and assault fees as a consequence of an alleged altercation along with his former private chef. The incident reportedly passed off on Dec. 2, 2025, at Diggs’s Dedham, Massachusetts, residence following a dispute over unpaid compensation.
In the course of the arraignment at Dedham District Courtroom, Diggs was charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery, ESPN reported. Courtroom information point out the unnamed chef informed police Diggs entered her room, situated in his dwelling, the place they started to argue over wages. In the course of the argument, she claimed he struck and positioned his arm round her neck in a chokehold, inflicting her issue respiration. Diggs vehemently denies all claims. Diggs’ legal professional, Mitchell Schuster, informed reporters, “He’s utterly harmless of those false allegations which have been alleged towards him. We’re assured that after the information and proof reviewed on this case, he can be utterly exonerated.”
Moreover, Schuster reiterated the participant’s denial of wrongdoing outdoors the courtroom, calling the accusations “unsubstantiated and financially motivated.” The New England Patriots group additionally issued an announcement affirming its assist for the receiver whereas emphasizing cooperation with authorities.
Decide Jeanmarie Carroll launched Diggs on his personal recognizance, ordering him to not have contact with the alleged sufferer. A pretrial listening to is scheduled for April 1.
The arraignment was postponed from late January in order that the NFL star may take part in Tremendous Bowl LX, the place the Patriots had been defeated by the Seattle Seahawks. Sadly, together with authorized troubles, Diggs is dealing with different private battles. The Patriot had a public falling out along with his high-profile girlfriend Cardi B, and is dealing with a number of paternity points as he allegedly fathered greater than 4 kids in 2025.
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