BOSTON — Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with… Hot dispute He had it with his own chef.
Four-time Pro Bowl champion wide receiver He pleaded not guilty In February, he was charged with felony strangulation, misdemeanor assault and a battery charge stemming from an alleged dispute with his former private chef.
According to court records, the cook told officers she and Diggs argued about money he owed her for work. She said that during the December 2 confrontation at his home in Dedham, Massachusetts, he “slapped her in the face” and then “tried to choke her by using his elbow around her neck,” leaving her short of breath. She told officers she was having trouble breathing and felt like she might pass out.
Diggs’ attorney said he “categorically denies these allegations,” calling them baseless and motivated by a financial dispute. Diggs did not speak to reporters outside court in February.
Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million contract with New England last year and was The main target for midfielder Drake Maye During the Patriots’ AFC East title run. Before joining the Patriots, Diggs was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 and played for the Buffalo Bills before having a brief stint with the Houston Texans in 2024.
Diggs’ 1,000-yard season with the Patriots was the seventh of his career. He helped complete a successful career revival after a season-ending knee injury derailed what turned out to be a one-year stay with the Houston Texans in 2024.
Diggs, who led the team with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards with four touchdowns in his only season with the Patriots, was released by the team in March. Diggs posted a farewell on social media, thanking the Patriots for the season and saying, “We are family forever.”
Diggs has not yet signed with another team.