NFL star Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting his live-in chef

BREAKING NEWSUpdated 3 minutes agoU.S. newsU.S. newsNFL star Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting his live-in chefA Massachusetts jury acquitted the former New England Patriots wide receiver on a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs attends his arraignment hearing at Dedham District Court, in Dedham, Mass., on Feb. 13, 2026.David L. Ryan / Boston Globe via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 5, 2026, 4:57 PM EDT / Updated May 5, 2026, 4:58 PM EDTBy David K. LiA Massachusetts jury on Tuesday acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges that he allegedly assaulted a live-in chef.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.He had been accused of slapping and choking Jamila Adams on Dec. 2 at the football player's home in Dedham.The jury cleared him of one felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.The Patriots released Diggs in March despite a productive 2025 season in which he caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards in helping New England to the AFC title.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleDavid K. LiSenior Breaking News Reporter