A jury acquitted NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs of assault charges on May 5, 2026, in Dedham, Massachusetts. The trial centered around allegations made by Jamila Adams, who accused Diggs of choking and slapping her in December 2025.
Key facts:
- Diggs was found not guilty of strangulation and assault charges.
- The jury deliberated for roughly 90 minutes before reaching a verdict.
- Adams initially did not press charges but did so a week later.
- Diggs pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Adams worked as Diggs’ live-in chef and claimed she was paid about $2,000 a week for her services. The defense argued that there was no credible evidence to support her allegations. This included claims from Diggs’ attorney that the case aimed to extract money from the NFL player.
During the trial, Adams sought $5.5 million in damages for emotional distress. The jury asked the judge about the criteria for assault and battery during their deliberation process. They ultimately decided in favor of Diggs.
Mitchell Shuster, Diggs’ attorney, expressed satisfaction with the outcome. He stated, “I believe the jury saw through that today and we are very, very pleased with this result.” A representative for Diggs added, “No assault ever occurred.” The case has impacted Diggs both personally and professionally.
The New England Patriots released Diggs in March 2026 amid these allegations. This incident has drawn significant media attention and raised discussions about domestic violence within professional sports.
Judge Jeanmarie Carroll commended the jury’s seriousness in handling their responsibilities during the trial. The legal proceedings have now concluded with this jury verdict.
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