Patriots’ Stefon Diggs faces multiple criminal charges and ‘categorically denies’ claims
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New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs has been charged with a series of serious criminal violations, according to Dedham District Court documents.
The charges reportedly include felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The charges stem from a Dec. 2 incident.
In a statement obtained by News Digital, David Meier, one of Diggs’ attorneys of record, confirmed that the veteran NFL wide receiver categorically denies the claims brought against him, adding that the dispute was between an employer and an employee.
“Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations. They are unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated because they did not occur. The timing and motivation for making the allegations are very clear: they are the direct result of a financial dispute between employee and employer that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction. Stephen “We look forward to establishing the truth in a court of law.”
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Stefon Diggs (8) of the New England Patriots before a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Newsborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Michael DiStefano, another member of Diggs’ legal team, appeared in court Tuesday and asked that the police report be seized to keep the details under wraps, Boston 25 News reported.
DiStefano also told the local media that Diggs proposed financial compensation for the alleged victim to expedite the resolution of the case. “As we speak, they are working to reach an agreement on this,” he said.
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The four-time NFL Pro Bowler is scheduled to be arraigned in court on January 23. The AFC Championship Game is scheduled to begin on January 25. A judge is expected to consider a request to move the arraignment to a later date.
In a statement, the team acknowledged the situation and said the 32-year-old receiver denied the charges against him.
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots makes a one-handed catch during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28, 2025, in Newsborough, Massachusetts. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
“The New England Patriots are aware of the allegations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs. Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations,” the organization said in a statement obtained by multiple outlets.
“We stand by Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will fully cooperate with appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not be making any further comment at this time.”
Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
The NFL said in a separate statement: “We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club. We have no further comment at this time.”
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Diggs signed a three-year contract with the Patriots last offseason. In his first season in New England, Diggs recorded 970 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 16 games.
Last month, he welcomed a baby boy with music star Cardi B.
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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for News Digital.