Dedham, Massachusetts – The high-profile assault trial involving former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and his former personal chef, Mila Adams, commenced this week in Dedham District Court. Diggs stands accused of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged incident in December 2025, charges he has vehemently denied. His legal team contends the allegations are financially motivated, a claim that has gained traction with recent revelations.
According to court records, Adams testified that Diggs slapped her and attempted to choke her during an argument over unpaid wages at his Dedham home. She described the encounter as traumatic, stating she struggled to breathe. Diggs' attorney, Andrew Kettlewell, presented a contrasting narrative, asserting that the alleged assault never occurred and that Adams' claims are "unsubstantiated and uncorroborated."
A social media post highlighted a key point of contention in the financial dispute, stating, > "Stefon Diggs lawyers took out receipts showing text that the chef got wired $4000 for her services after saying she never paid." This suggests a direct contradiction to Adams' claims of non-payment, with the defense aiming to undermine her credibility. Court documents and testimony have indicated a history of text exchanges between Diggs and Adams regarding payment, with Diggs allegedly refusing to pay her full contract at one point, while Adams also confirmed being paid for some weeks she initially claimed were missing.
The defense has further argued that Adams' motivation for making the allegations is "crystal clear," directly linked to an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to her satisfaction. Diggs' legal team has pointed to a lack of physical evidence, such as medical records or photos of injuries, and has questioned inconsistencies in Adams' statements and the delay in reporting the alleged assault. Adams, who had a "complicated" relationship with Diggs that evolved from professional to sexual, according to her testimony, continued to communicate with him and even returned to his home after the alleged incident, which the defense used to challenge her account.
The trial, which is expected to last several days, continues to draw significant public and media attention. Diggs, who pleaded not guilty in February 2026, maintains his innocence, with his legal team expressing confidence that the evidence will exonerate him. The jury will ultimately weigh the conflicting testimonies and evidence to determine the outcome of this contentious case.
