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New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs has been accused of a series of serious criminal violations, according to Dedham District Court documents.
The charges reportedly include felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The charges stem from a Dec. 2 incident.
In a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, David Meier, one of the attorneys of record for Diggs, confirmed that the veteran NFL wide receiver categorically denies the claims brought against him and added the dispute was between an employer and an employee.
"Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations. They are unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated — because they did not occur. The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction. Stefon looks forward to establishing the truth in a court of law."
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Stefon Diggs (8) of the New England Patriots stands prior to a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 13, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Michael DiStefano, another member of Diggs’ legal team, appeared at the courthouse on Tuesday and asked that the police report be impounded to keep details under seal, Boston 25 News reported.
DiStefano also told the local outlet that Diggs proposed financial compensation for the alleged victim to expedite resolution of the case. "As we speak, they’re working to come to an agreement on that," he said.
The four-time NFL Pro Bowler is scheduled to be arraigned in court on Jan. 23. The AFC Championship Game is scheduled to kick off on Jan. 25. A judge is expected to consider a request to move the arraignment to a later date.
In a statement, the team acknowledged the situation and said the 32-year-old receiver denied the claims against him.
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots makes a one-handed catch during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
"The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs. Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations," the organization said in a statement obtained by multiple outlets.
"We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time."
Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Oct. 5, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
The NFL said in a separate statement, "We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club. We have no further comment at this time."
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Diggs signed a three-year contract with the Patriots this past offseason. In his first season in New England, Diggs recorded 970 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 16 games.
Last month, he welcomed a child with music star Cardi B.
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