Stefon Diggs, a star vast receiver with the New England Patriots, is dealing with felony prices after an incident with a private chef in Dedham, Massachusetts earlier this month.
In keeping with paperwork from Dedham District Courtroom launched Tuesday, Diggs is charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an incident on December 2.
Diggs has denied the allegations by means of the Patriots and his personal lawyer.
Stefon Diggs police report
In keeping with a Dedham police report obtained by WBZ-TV, a lady walked into the police station on December 16 and spoke to an officer in regards to the December 2 incident.
In accordance the lady, she had been having an ongoing textual content change with Diggs over cash he owed her. The girl stated Diggs had employed her in July as a private chef for the complete NFL season and he or she was allowed to remain in a room at his home in Massachusetts.
The girl claimed she was speculated to be paid weekly, however Diggs had been paying her month-to-month. She believed Diggs nonetheless owed her one month’s pay as of December 2.
She stated that Diggs allegedly walked into her unlocked bed room and confronted her that day.
“She stated that they started to debate this, which apparently angered the male,” police stated within the report. “She alleges that the male then smacked her throughout the face. She stated that she tried to push him away. The male then tried to choke her utilizing the criminal of his elbow round her neck.”
The girl stated she had bother respiratory and was anxious she would black out, she advised police. In keeping with Dedham police, the lady stated that she had some redness on her higher chest, however she didn’t take any images to doc the accidents.
The officer who took the report advised the lady that police might proceed with an investigation and file prices, however the girl declined. She additionally declined to take out a restraining order in opposition to Diggs.
On December 20, the lady spoke to police once more. She advised the officer that she allegedly acquired a voicemail and textual content messages from Diggs’ girlfriend.
“The messages said one thing to the impact of ‘you need not do all this. It isn’t that huge of a deal,'” the chef stated, in keeping with the police report.
On December 22, she advised police she modified her thoughts and needed to proceed with prices in opposition to Diggs.
Stefon Diggs denies prices
The Patriots advised WBZ-TV in an announcement that they are “conscious of the accusations” relating to Diggs.
“Stefon has knowledgeable the group that he categorically denies the allegations. We help Stefon. We’ll proceed to assemble info and can cooperate absolutely with the suitable authorities and the NFL as essential. Out of respect for all events concerned, and on condition that that is an ongoing authorized matter, we may have no additional remark right now,” the staff stated.
Diggs’ lawyer, David Meier launched an announcement later Tuesday afternoon.
“Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations. They’re unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and have been by no means investigated — as a result of they didn’t happen,” Meier stated. “The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they’re the direct results of an employee-employer monetary dispute that was not resolved to the worker’s satisfaction. Stefon seems to be ahead to establishing the reality in a courtroom of regulation.”
Diggs is scheduled to be in courtroom on Friday, January 23 for arraignment.
If the Patriots have been to advance within the NFL playoffs, the AFC Championship Sport is scheduled for Sunday, January 25.
Chief NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy issued an announcement Tuesday afternoon.
“We’re conscious of the matter and have been in touch with the membership. We now have no additional remark right now,” the assertion stated.
Who’s Stefon Diggs?
Diggs, who performed on the College of Maryland in school, signed with the Patriots in March on a three-year, $69 million cope with $26 million assured.
Shortly recovering from a torn ACL he suffered final yr with the Houston Texans, Diggs has change into a crucial piece for quarterback Drake Maye and the Patriots offense.
In 16 video games, Diggs has 970 yards and 82 receptions to go together with 4 touchdowns.
Earlier than the season started, Diggs made headlines when a viral video confirmed him partying on a ship and handing out an unknown pink substance.
“I had a dialog with [Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel], clearly. He advised me he hopes everyone seems to be making good selections,” Diggs stated in June after the incident. “I had some conversations with folks within the constructing as nicely. Every thing else is the whole lot else. The particulars are all inside.”
Diggs is relationship rapper Cardi B, who just lately introduced that she was having a child with the vast receiver. The child was born in November.
Diggs beforehand performed for the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Payments and Texans.
