Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges from a December 2025 incident with his former chef.

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty on February 13, 2026, to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an alleged December 2025 incident with his former private chef, Mila Adams. She accused Diggs of slapping her and attempting to choke her during a dispute over unpaid wages, claiming he entered her unlocked bedroom, pushed her onto the bed, and told her "lies" about payment. The arraignment was delayed from January to allow Diggs to play in Super Bowl LX, which the Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks. Diggs’ attorney denied the allegations, calling them unsubstantiated and driven by a financial dispute. The judge released Diggs on his own recognizance with a no-contact order. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2026.