KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A felony domestic assault allegation against a star wide receiver lands as the New England Patriots push toward the postseason.
- Prosecutors allege choking with an elbow during a wage dispute; Diggs denies all wrongdoing.
- Arraignment is scheduled for January 23 in Massachusetts court.
[USA HERALD] – A Massachusetts criminal court is preparing to arraign Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots’ leading receiver, on a felony charge of strangulation following allegations made by his former private chef after a dispute over unpaid wages.
According to police and court records, the incident allegedly occurred on December 2 at Diggs’ residence in Dedham, Massachusetts. The accuser, identified as Mila Adams, told responding officers that Diggs slapped her face and applied pressure to her neck with his elbow during an argument involving approximately one month of unpaid compensation. Adams was reportedly hired in July to work as Diggs’ private chef for the NFL season.
Law enforcement documentation reflects that Adams reported redness on her chest area. No photographs documenting injuries were included in the initial report, according to sources familiar with the filing.
Diggs, through counsel, has categorically denied the allegations. His attorney characterized the claim as unsubstantiated and tied to a financial dispute, stating that efforts had previously been made to resolve the compensation issue outside of court.
The New England Patriots issued a statement acknowledging awareness of the charge and expressing support for Diggs while emphasizing that the organization is continuing to monitor the legal process.
From a legal standpoint, felony strangulation charges in Massachusetts are treated as serious violent offenses, often triggering heightened scrutiny from courts, employers, and insurers. A conviction can carry substantial custodial exposure and collateral consequences, even in cases where physical injury documentation is limited.
At the time of publication, Diggs remains active on the Patriots roster and leads the team with 82 receptions for 970 yards as they head into playoff contention.
📝 At this stage, there are no publicly released medical records, photographic evidence, or third-party eyewitness statements confirming the alleged injuries.
🛑 It should be noted that the assertions in the criminal complaint are allegations only and have not been proven in a court of law.
