Jury Finds Stefon Diggs Not Guilty on All Charges
DEDHAM, MA – Jury deliberations in the trial of free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs concluded on Tuesday with a verdict of not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
The Charges and Allegation
Diggs faced two charges stemming from an alleged incident on December 2 at his home in Dedham, Massachusetts.
The alleged victim, Mila Adams (also referred to as Jamila Adams in some sources), worked as Diggs' private chef. She testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument over a pay dispute.
The Trial and Evidence
The prosecution bore the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Diggs exercised his right not to testify.
- Physical Evidence: No physical evidence of injury was presented. No photographs were taken at the time of the alleged incident.
- Witness Testimony: Multiple witnesses testified that Adams's behavior after the alleged incident was inconsistent with the aftermath of an assault.
- Law Enforcement Contact: No apparent injuries were reported when Adams contacted police.
Arguments from Both Sides
Defense
Attorneys for Diggs argued that the allegations were not credible. Defense attorney Andrew Kettlewell stated that prosecutors had not presented "a single shred of credible evidence" that an assault occurred. The defense questioned Adams' credibility, citing financial demands she made and testimony from others indicating she did not appear injured.
"Not a single shred of credible evidence" – Defense Attorney Andrew Kettlewell
Prosecution
Assistant District Attorney Drew Virtue urged jurors to weigh Adams' testimony carefully and not to disregard it because she was not "a perfect witness."
Background on Stefon Diggs
Diggs, a wide receiver, signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the New England Patriots in 2024. He was released by the Patriots in March 2025 and is currently a free agent. He has previously played for the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Texans.