New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing serious criminal charges after an alleged domestic assault incident involving his personal chef at his Dedham home earlier this month.
According to court documents and a Dedham Police Department report obtained by Boston 25 News, Diggs is facing a felony strangulation or suffocation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge stemming from an encounter on Tuesday, Dec. 2, a day after the Patriots beat the New York Giants on “Monday Night Football.”
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The police report, dated Dec. 16, 2025, states that the alleged victim, who identified herself as Diggs’ personal chef, initially hesitated to file charges “due to his fame” but later changed her mind and provided a detailed statement describing the incident.
During a dispute over her pay, the victim claimed Diggs smacked her and placed his hands around her neck, causing her to struggle to breathe and feel lightheaded. She reported pain and difficulty swallowing after the alleged assault.
The report notes that the victim described feeling “the effect of strangulation,” said she “could have blacked out,” and claimed she feared for her safety.
Before the altercation, the victim told police that she and Diggs had been texting about the money.
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Read the full report (Boston 25 has redacted the victim’s name):
“You will be paying me out for the season & the money you said you would give me,” the victim said in one text included in the documents. Diggs responded, “I don’t gotta do a mf thing…You can get whoever you want. You got my address, tell them come take the money.”
The victim claimed Diggs owed her at least one month’s worth of pay, according to the report, telling police that she needed him to sign off on payments to get paid.
“She said that she is normally paid by wire transfer, and the initial agreement was for weekly pay. She said that since she has been working, she has been getting paid monthly instead,” police wrote in the report. “As of now, she said that she still believes she is owed a month’s pay.”
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Police wrote that, based on her statement, they would seek a criminal complaint from Dedham District Court. Diggs’ attorney, Michael DiStefano, asked the court on Tuesday to impound and seal details of the report.
The judge said she’d take the request under advisement before ruling that the report could be made public.
The victim told police she had worked for Diggs since July and had recently been told that her employment was not needed for the week of the alleged incident. She claimed she was asked to leave Diggs’ home and was not provided financial assistance for lodging.
After the alleged assault, the victim told police she left her position and later received messages from Diggs asking her to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
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Police documented multiple attempts to contact Diggs after the report was filed.
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 05: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the game at Highmark Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 07: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 05: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 13: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots watches action during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 21: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 14: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 02: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots evades a tackle from Jessie Bates III #3 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL 2025 game between Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots reacts after a first down reception against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 28: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots celebrates a first down against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 26: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots leaves the field after the game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 02: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots looks on against the Atlanta Falcons before the game at Gillette Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 28: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
The veteran wide receiver is currently scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, Jan. 23, just two days before the AFC Championship game is scheduled to be played.
In a statement in response to the court hearing, a spokesperson for the Patriots announced that Diggs has denied the allegations and said the team will stand in support of him.
“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. We support Stefon,” the statement read. “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.”
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The NFL also commented on the investigation, telling Boston 25 News in a statement, “We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club. We have no further comment at this time.”
New England won their first AFC East division title since 2019 this past weekend and has a chance to secure a first-round playoff bye with a win in Week 18 over the Miami Dolphins and a Denver Broncos loss.
In 17 games this season, Diggs has racked up 82 receptions, 970 yards, and four touchdowns.
Diggs and his girlfriend, rap star Cardi B, welcomed a baby boy in November.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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