STWF Sports | BOSTON | May 6, 2026 — Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday on charges stemming from allegations that he assaulted his former private chef during a dispute at his Massachusetts home, bringing a major legal chapter to a close for the veteran NFL wide receiver.

The former New England Patriots receiver had pleaded not guilty earlier this year to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges related to a December incident involving Jamila Adams, a former live-in chef who worked at Diggs’ residence in Dedham, Massachusetts.

After a trial that lasted only two days, the jury acquitted Diggs on all counts.

While the ruling clears Diggs legally, the NFL confirmed the matter still remains under review under the league’s personal conduct policy, meaning potential league discipline could still follow.

Implications for Stefon Diggs Following the Verdict

“We have been monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tuesday.

The case centered around an alleged altercation on Dec. 2 at Diggs’ home. Adams testified during trial that the four-time Pro Bowl receiver slapped and choked her during an argument involving money and personal tensions within their relationship.

Diggs’ legal team forcefully denied the accusations throughout the proceedings, arguing no assault ever occurred and questioning Adams’ credibility during testimony.

Defense attorney Mitch Schuster said the evidence presented during trial supported Diggs’ innocence from the beginning.

“The evidence has shown what we’ve maintained from day one: Mr. Diggs was wrongly accused,” Schuster said in a statement following the verdict. “Professional athletes have a target on their back. When someone sees a uniform and a contract, they see leverage.”

During the trial, Adams described what she called a “complicated” relationship with Diggs, explaining that the two initially connected on Instagram in 2022 before becoming friends and later entering a relationship that at times became romantic. She eventually moved into Diggs’ home and worked as his personal chef during the football season.

Adams testified emotionally that Diggs entered her room following an argument and allegedly struck her before wrapping an arm around her neck, causing her difficulty breathing.

However, Diggs’ attorneys aggressively challenged her testimony and highlighted inconsistencies throughout the trial.

Defense attorneys pointed toward financial disputes between the two, including claims Adams made regarding unpaid compensation after leaving Diggs’ home. According to testimony, Adams initially sought approximately $19,000 before later demands reportedly escalated into a multimillion-dollar claim.

Several witnesses connected to Diggs also testified that Adams showed no visible injuries or unusual behavior in the days following the alleged incident.

Diggs’ hairstylist, massage therapist, chief of staff and a nurse who provided IV treatments all told jurors they did not observe bruising, swelling or marks on Adams around the time of the accusations.

Defense attorneys also introduced cell phone videos showing Adams socializing, dancing and appearing relaxed in the days following the alleged altercation.

Meanwhile, prosecutors argued the case ultimately depended on whether jurors believed Adams’ testimony, even if she was not what they described as a “perfect witness.”

Assistant District Attorney Drew Virtue urged jurors not to dismiss her account simply because portions of her testimony were difficult or emotional.

The verdict now shifts attention back toward Diggs’ football future.

The veteran receiver was released by New England in March despite signing a three-year, $69 million contract with the franchise last season. Diggs played a major role during the Patriots’ AFC East title run and recorded his seventh career 1,000-yard receiving season after overcoming a serious knee injury suffered during his lone season with the Houston Texans in 2024.

Before joining New England, Diggs starred with the Buffalo Bills after beginning his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Now acquitted in court but still awaiting the NFL’s final review, Diggs faces another critical offseason as questions remain surrounding both his football future and whether another team will be willing to invest in one of the league’s most productive receivers