New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was arraigned on charges of strangulation Friday morning.The charges stem from a December 2025 incident in which he allegedly assaulted a private chef. Diggs did not speak at the hearing, but his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. New England Patriots' Stefon Diggs, right, appears for his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Feb.13, 2026, at District Court in Dedham, Mass.David L.
Ryan/The Boston Globe via APThe judge released him on his own recognizance and he was ordered to have no contact with the victim, including third party contact. The incident stemmed from a dispute over wages the victim was requesting Diggs pay her, according to police records obtained by ABC News. New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs leaves Norfolk County District Court after his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Feb.
13, 2026, in Dedham, Mass.Charles Krupa/APDiggs is accused of strangling or suffocating Mila Adams on Dec.2, according to police records. What we know about the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspectDiggs allegedly entered Adams' unlocked bedroom, where they began to discuss the unpaid wages.
Adams told police that during the discussion, he got angry and allegedly smacked her across the face, according to a police report. Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots looks on during Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on Feb.8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesShe then tried to push him away, but then he choked her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.
As she tried to pry him away, he tightened his grip, Adams told police.He then threw her on the bed, according to a police report. Popular ReadsNancy Guthrie live updates: New details about suspect releasedFeb 12, 6:31 PMThe mysterious Nancy Guthrie abduction: A full timelineFeb 12, 8:14 AM'Bring her home': Savannah Guthrie...