Stefon Diggs is speaking out after his former private chef accused him of strangulation. As The Shade Room previously reported, Diggs now faces criminal charges, including felony strangulation, suffocation, and misdemeanor assault and battery, all tied to an incident that reportedly went down on Dec. 2.
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Stefon Diggs Addresses Alleged Strangulation Accusations From Former Private Chef
The NFL star chopped it up exclusively with reporters inside the New England Patriots locker room on Friday, Jan. 2. He kicked things off by apologizing for being MIA the past few days. He admitted it’s been a tough time and said he couldn’t get into much about the case. “It’s been a very emotional time.. taken back by some things that’s been going on. It’s definitely an open case so he can’t say anything about it.”
When it comes to football, Stefon Diggs said he plans to keep putting in work and finish the season strong. “Regarding football I’m going to continue to be the guy I’ve been. Trying to finish the season off strong.” In more footage CBS News shared from his interview, Diggs added that he’s been leaning on his family and his team during this time.
“We all deal with life stuff, family stuff, being a football team is hard. You band together, you lean on your brothers, you lean on your people that you spend the most time with,” Diggs continued.
More About Diggs’ Charges
News about Stefon Diggs’ charges dropped at the end of 2025. On Dec. 16, his former personal chef filed a police report, accusing Diggs of assault and trying to choke her. According to TMZ, she said Diggs stormed into her bedroom on Dec. 2, got angry during a conversation, and slapped her. She said the argument escalated following a text convo about money she claimed he owed her. When she tried to push him away, she said he grabbed her neck and tightened his grip. She added that she struggled to breathe and feared she might pass out.
She told police she didn’t take any photos of her purported injuries but her upper chest area was red. At the time of the incident, she said she didn’t receive her monthly paycheck. She began working for Diggs in July, with the gig planned to run through the 2025 NFL season. They originally agreed on weekly pay, but reportedly later switched it to a monthly schedule.
Stefon’s Lawyer & New England Patriots React To Allegations
After the allegations against Stefon Diggs surfaced, his lawyer David Meier emailed the Associated Press, saying the football player “categorically denies these allegations.” Additionally, Meier called the claims unsubstantiated and uncorroborated.
“The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction,” Attorney Meier wrote.
The New England Patriots also spoke out, saying they stand by Diggs while adding that they planned to fully cooperate with authorities and the NFL.
