Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots wide receiver earning $69 million over three years, entered a not guilty plea to felony strangulation charges just days after his team’s devastating Super Bowl loss. The 32-year-old boyfriend of rapper Cardi B faces accusations he attacked his private chef at his Massachusetts mansion in December 2025.
The alleged victim claims Diggs smacked her across the face during an argument over money, then choked her using “the crook of his elbow,” leaving her struggling to breathe and fearing she would black out. According to the police report, Diggs allegedly threw the woman onto a bed while saying “Thought so” before leaving the room.
The woman waited three weeks to press charges, filing her complaint on December 23, 2025. She told police she received voicemail and text messages from someone she believed to be Diggs’ girlfriend stating: “You don’t need to do all this. It’s not that big of a deal”.
Fast Facts:
- Stefon Diggs: Age 32, Patriots wide receiver, $69 million contract
- Charges: Felony strangulation or suffocation, misdemeanor assault and battery
- Incident date: December 2, 2025 at Diggs’ Massachusetts home
- Arraignment: February 12, 2026 (entered not guilty plea)
- Personal life: Dating Cardi B, welcomed son together in November 2025
- Victim status: Former private chef, worked for Diggs until night of incident
Diggs’ attorney, David Meier, has called the allegations “unsubstantiated” and “uncorroborated,” stating his client “categorically denies these allegations”. The Patriots organization responded with a brief statement saying they would have “no further comment at this time” out of respect for all parties.
The accuser has now spoken out publicly, addressing what she calls “false narratives” circulating online after Diggs’ court appearance. The timing adds intense scrutiny, coming immediately after the Patriots’ Super Bowl defeat.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the complex intersection of celebrity relationships, domestic violence allegations, and professional sports accountability. The alleged involvement of Cardi B—through the reported intimidation messages—adds another layer of public interest to an already explosive situation.
Felony strangulation charges carry serious legal consequences and reflect growing awareness of non-fatal strangulation as a dangerous form of domestic violence. If convicted, Diggs could face significant prison time and the end of his lucrative NFL career.
The Patriots organization now faces difficult decisions about whether to continue employing a player facing such serious charges. With Diggs in the first year of his massive contract, the financial and reputational stakes are enormous for both parties.
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