Stefon Diggs was acquitted of serious assault charges by a Massachusetts jury on May 5, 2026. The allegations stemmed from a dispute with his former personal chef, Jamila Adams. The jury deliberated for about 90 minutes before delivering the not guilty verdict.
Before this development, many expected the case to impact Diggs’ career significantly. He had signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the New England Patriots in 2025. However, he was released by the team in March 2026 amid the ongoing legal issues.
Diggs consistently denied the allegations throughout the trial. Adams claimed that a financial dispute escalated into a physical altercation on December 2, 2025. The jury’s decision has cleared Diggs of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
Key facts:
- The jury found Diggs not guilty after roughly 90 minutes of deliberation.
- He had 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in the 2025 NFL season.
- Diggs is now a free agent following his release from the Patriots.
Legal experts have weighed in on the implications of this verdict. Mitchell Schuster, an attorney for Diggs, remarked, “Domestic violence is a very, very serious issue in this country… I believe the jury saw through that today.” Andrew Kettlewell, another attorney involved in the case, emphasized that “the assault that the Commonwealth described in their opening statement never happened.”
The outcome leaves Diggs at a crossroads in his professional career. With no current contract, he may seek new opportunities in the NFL as teams prepare for upcoming seasons.