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Stefon Diggs Files Federal Defamation Suit Against Influencer Over Assault Allegations

The Patriots receiver accuses the influencer of fabricating viral claims that damaged his endorsements.

Overview

  • Diggs filed the lawsuit on October 1 in Maryland federal court, denying the allegations and seeking unspecified damages and attorneys’ fees.
  • Christopher Blake Griffith alleged Diggs drugged and sexually assaulted him in May 2023 and later conspired to have him killed, sharing a police report and tagging the NFL, the Patriots, Ugg, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
  • Diggs’ complaint describes the posts as knowingly false statements made for clout that harmed his reputation and brand relationships.
  • Griffith’s attorney rejects Diggs’ account and says counterclaims for sexual battery will be filed shortly.
  • Coverage notes no judicial findings to date, and one report cites a pre-trial hearing scheduled for July 2026.