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Cardi B Deletes Defense as Stefon Diggs Faces Strangulation Charge, Plays for Patriots

An arraignment on Jan. 23 could affect his availability under the NFL’s personal-conduct policy.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: NFL Player Stefon Diggs (R) and rapper Cardi B (L) celebrate after Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Authorities have charged Diggs with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery connected to an alleged Dec. 2 dispute with his former private chef.
  • The police report states the accuser said Diggs smacked her and tried to choke her during an argument over pay, and that she first contacted police on Dec. 16.
  • Through attorney David Meier, Diggs denies wrongdoing, calling the claims unsubstantiated and tied to an employment financial dispute, and the Patriots say they support him and will cooperate with authorities and the NFL.
  • Diggs started the Jan. 4 regular-season finale, recorded three catches for 43 yards, surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the season, and secured a reported $500,000 bonus.
  • Cardi B briefly posted a forceful online defense, shared a purported text from the accuser, and then deleted the message, drawing fresh attention to the case and its public fallout.