NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty in a Massachusetts criminal case involving allegations by a former personal chef. Multiple outlets report that a jury acquits Diggs of felony strangulation and related assault charges, concluding the matter after a short, speedy trial. The case centers on claims that Diggs assaulted the chef and engaged in conduct described as strangulation. After deliberations, the jury returns a not-guilty verdict, clearing Diggs of the charges brought against him. NBC News and other outlets describe the result as an acquittal on assault-related counts, while Los Angeles Times and The Athletic specify that the verdict includes the felony strangulation charge as well as misdemeanor assault. Coverage also notes the trial’s brief duration, indicating the proceedings move quickly to reach a verdict. With the acquittal, Diggs faces the next phase of his professional career as a free agent, with coverage pointing to potential NFL team opportunities following the court’s decision.
Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assault and strangulation in chef case
NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty in a Massachusetts criminal case involving allegations by a former personal chef. Multiple outlets report that a jury acquits Diggs of felony strangu...
- A jury in Massachusetts finds Stefon Diggs not guilty of felony strangulation charges.
- He is also acquitted of related assault and misdemeanor assault counts in the same case.
- The trial is described by multiple outlets as speedy and brief.
- The case involves allegations made by Diggs’ personal chef.
- With the verdict, Diggs is cleared of the criminal charges and can pursue NFL free agency.
The duration of Diggs' trial was just two days
3 months agoStefon Diggs found not guilty in assault trial
3 months agoA jury found Stefon Diggs not guilty on strangulation and assault charges, clearing the way for the free agent receiver to find a new NFL team.
3 months agoFormer Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assault, battery and strangulation of his former chef.
3 months agoNFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault on his personal chef in a speedy trial in Massachusetts.
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