NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges in a Massachusetts court on May 5, 2026. The verdict ends a legal saga stemming from a December 2025 dispute with his former live-in chef, Jamila Adams, over unpaid wages.
In Dedham District Court, Stefon Diggs, 32, was acquitted by a jury after just 90 minutes of deliberation in the case brought by Jamila Adams. Adams had accused Diggs of assaulting her during an argument on December 2, 2025, claiming he slapped her and choked her with his elbow, leaving her unable to breathe. She reported the incident to police on December 16, leading to charges.
Diggs pleaded not guilty at his February 13 arraignment. Adams, a chef with 10 years of experience, had publicly emphasized her focus on healing and denied seeking money or publicity. The Patriots supported Diggs throughout.
Emotional scenes unfolded as the 'not guilty' verdict was read, with tears from supporters. Diggs walked free, case closed.
