Overview
- Dedham District Court documents list a felony strangulation or suffocation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from a Dec. 2 incident.
- At a hearing, Diggs’ attorney sought to have the police report impounded and disclosed that a financial offer was made to the alleged victim to resolve the matter.
- The police report describes a dispute over pay with a private chef and alleges Diggs slapped and choked her, causing breathing difficulty and fear of blacking out.
- Records indicate the woman reported the incident on Dec. 16, initially declined to press charges, then opted to proceed on Dec. 23.
- An arraignment is set for Jan. 23, with the judge considering a postponement to March; the Patriots say Diggs denies the allegations, and the NFL says it is aware and could act under its conduct policy.