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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been charged with a number of serious criminal violations, according to Dedham District Court documents obtained by Boston 25 News.
Charges reportedly include strangulation or strangulation and assault and battery. Accusations related to an incident that occurred on December 2.
In a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, David Meyer, one of Diggs' lawyers, confirmed that the NFL veteran categorically denies the claims made against him and added that the dispute was between an employer and an employee.
“Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations. They are unsubstantiated, unconfirmed and never investigated – because they never happened. The timing and motivation for the charges are very clear: they are the direct result of a financial dispute between the employee and the employer that was not resolved to the employee's satisfaction. Stefan hopes for the truth to be established in court.”
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Stefon Diggs (8) of the New England Patriots stands before the game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Michael DiStefano, another member of Diggs' legal team, appeared at the courthouse Tuesday and asked that the police report be confiscated to keep the details private. The publication reports this.
DiStefano also told the local publication that Diggs offered financial compensation to the alleged victim to speed up the resolution of the case. “At the moment they are working to come to an agreement on this issue,” he said.
The four-time NFL Pro Bowler is scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 23. The AFC Championship game will begin on January 25. The 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 wide receiver denied the claims 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 Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots are aware of the allegations made against Stefon Diggs. Stephon has informed the organization that he categorically denies these allegations,” the organization said in a statement obtained by several outlets.
“We support Stephon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as appropriate. Out of respect for all parties involved and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no 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. (Brian M. Bennett/Getty Images)
NFL A separate statement said: “We are aware of this matter and have contacted the club. We have no further comment at this time.”
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Diggs signed a three-year contract with Patriots last offseason. In his first season in New England, Diggs recorded 970 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 16 games.
He welcomed a child with music star Cardi B last month.
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