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Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty of assaulting his private chef

Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty of assaulting his private chef

Summary

Stefon Diggs, a former New England Patriots player, was found not guilty of assaulting his personal chef after a short trial in Dedham, Massachusetts. The case involved different stories about what happened during a money dispute, and the jury decided there was not enough proof to convict Diggs.

Key Facts

  • The trial lasted two days and took place in Norfolk County District Court.
  • The charges involved a December 2 incident at Diggs’ home.
  • The chef, Jamila Adams, accused Diggs of slapping and choking her.
  • Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
  • Diggs' lawyers denied the assault happened and questioned the chef’s truthfulness.
  • The dispute was said to be about money and relationship issues, not violence.
  • Witnesses said the chef did not look injured after the incident.
  • The jury took less than two hours to reach a not guilty verdict.
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