Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots wide receiver, entered a not guilty plea to charges of assault and felony strangulation during his arraignment on February 13. The charges stem from an alleged incident with his personal chef in December 2025. The chef has shared a statement emphasizing her focus on healing and denying any pursuit of money.
Oh, the drama just keeps piling up for Stefon Diggs! Fresh off the New England Patriots' heartbreaking Super Bowl 2026 loss, the 32-year-old star found himself in Dedham District Court, Massachusetts, on Friday, February 13, for his arraignment. According to ABC News, Diggs didn't utter a word—his attorney entered the not guilty plea on his behalf to charges of assault and felony strangulation.
The allegations date back to December 2, 2025, when the professional chef, with 10 years of experience, claims Diggs entered her unlocked bedroom for an argument over unpaid wages. She alleges he smacked her across the face and then choked her using the crook of his elbow around her neck, per reports from The Guardian and PEOPLE. The chef reported the incident to police on December 16, 2025, leading to formal charges in December.
Diggs has firmly denied the claims, and the Patriots have voiced their support for him. The judge released him on his own recognizance but ordered no contact with the victim, including through third parties. The next hearing is set for April 1—mark your calendars, tea sippers.
Meanwhile, the chef broke her silence on Instagram that same day, addressing 'false information' circulating publicly. 'I am a professional chef with 10 years of professional experience, and my reputation and integrity matter deeply to me,' she wrote. She denied any 'settlement discussions' with Diggs, stating she 'never sought money' from him and would 'never' make false domestic violence claims. 'I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels,' she added, vowing to respect the process and focus on 'healing,' her work, and 'moving forward with integrity.' Social media is buzzing—some users are Team Accountability 💪🏾, others are waiting for evidence, and a few are shading Diggs' rough month with the Super Bowl L and this mess.
And whispers of a Super Bowl weekend split from Cardi B? Allegedly swirling, but that's all rumor for now. Will justice be served, or is this just another plot twist in Diggs' storyline?
