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Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Charged With Felony Strangulation, Assault in Massachusetts

The court is considering sealing investigative records, with an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 23 that could be moved to March.

Overview

  • Court filings charge Diggs with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery tied to a Dec. 2 incident in Dedham.
  • A police report describes a dispute over pay with a woman who identified herself as Diggs’ personal chef, including texts about alleged money owed.
  • The report alleges the accuser was smacked, choked around the neck causing breathing difficulty, and thrown onto a bed, after initially hesitating to file a complaint.
  • Defense attorneys say Diggs categorically denies the allegations, sought to impound the police report, and disclosed a financial offer to the accuser in settlement talks.
  • The Patriots say they support Diggs and will cooperate with authorities, while the NFL says it is aware of the matter and has announced no disciplinary action.