Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been found not guilty of all charges stemming from an alleged assault in
volving choking his former personal chef Jamila Adams , bringing a swift conclusion to a case that drew significant public attention.
The verdict, delivered after a brief jury deliberation, clears Diggs of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges related to an incident that reportedly occurred in December 2025.
The accusations centered on claims that Diggs physically assaulted the chef during a dispute at his residence.
According to court proceedings, the prosecution argued that the altercation escalated into violence, with the accuser alleging that Diggs slapped and choked Adams during a disagreement tied to personal and financial matters.
However, the defense challenged the credibility of those claims, pointing to inconsistencies in testimony and a lack of corroborating physical evidence.
Witnesses called during the trial testified that they did not observe visible injuries on the accuser following the alleged incident.
The defense also suggested that the allegations may have been financially motivated, a claim that appeared to resonate with the jury.
After deliberating for less than two hours, jurors returned a unanimous not guilty verdict on all counts. Diggs, who had maintained his innocence throughout the legal process, did not immediately issue a detailed public statement following the decision.
The case comes during a transitional period in Diggs’ professional career. He was released by the New England Patriots in March 2026 after a brief stint with the team and is currently a free agent. While the legal outcome removes a significant off-field concern, it remains to be seen how the case may impact his future opportunities in the NFL.
Legal analysts note that acquittals in cases involving conflicting testimony and limited physical evidence are not uncommon, particularly when the burden of proof rests on establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
With the trial now concluded, attention may shift back to Diggs’ football career, though the broader implications of the case—both personal and professional—are likely to linger.
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