Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
New England Patriots star facing felony strangulation charges
- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges in Massachusetts.
- The charges were filed in Dedham District Court and reportedly stem from an incident on December 2.
- Diggs has “categorically denied the allegations” with his attorney stating the claims are 'unsubstantiated' and linked to an employee-employer financial dispute.
- His arraignment is scheduled for January 23, and his legal team has revealed that a financial offer was made to the alleged victim.
- A judge reportedly pushed back against a request to seal details of the police report, citing an interest in transparency.