What to KnowFormer Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is on trial for an alleged assault on his private chef in 2025Diggs’ personal chef reported the incident on Dec. 16, 2025 — 14 days after she said that it happenedDiggs says that the incident never happened and has pleaded not guilty to the chargesAfter opening statements on Monday, Diggs’ accuser, Mila Adams, testified about the alleged assault before being cross-examined by the defense attorneys.Adams is expected to resume her testimony on Tuesday
Stefon Diggs, the former New England Patriots wide receiver, will have his trial continue Tuesday over an alleged 2025 assault on his personal chef — an incident he denies even happened.
Diggs has been accused by the chef of smacking her across the face and trying to choke her with the crux of his elbow in December of 2025.
The alleged incident resulted in assault and strangulation charges for Diggs, who pleaded not guilty during an arraignment in February.
Watch the opening statements from the prosecution and defense in Stefon Diggs’ assault and strangulation trial in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Diggs was released by the Patriots in March, freeing $16.8 million in salary cap space for the the team. He is yet to sign with another team.
The trial itself is expected to only last a few days. There are about 10 witnesses that are on the list to potentially be called to the stand.
Former personal chef Mila Adams is expected to resume her testimony on Tuesday morning. Follow along our live blog for updates, and watch the proceedings live on our YouTube channel or at the player on this story.