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Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation and assault charges
NBC News ^ | December 30, 2025 | David K. Li and Austin Mullen

Posted on 12/30/2025 9:50:55 AM PST by Red Badger

Star New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who's played a key role in the meteoric rise of Pro Bowl quarterback Drake Maye, was accused of felony strangulation, Massachusetts court records revealed on Tuesday.

Diggs, 32, also faces a misdemeanor assault charge, stemming from an alleged incident that happened on Dec. 2, Dedham District Court records showed.

That would have been a day after New England beat the New York Giants, 33-15, on "Monday Night Football."

He's set to be arraigned on Jan. 23, which would be two days ahead of the AFC championship game, according to court records.

"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," according to a Patriots statement.

"We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary."

The veteran wideout has played in all 16 of New England's games so far this season, making 82 catches for 970 yards as Maye's favorite target.

Diggs became a star in the NFL during his time with the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills, where he was a 1,000-yard receiver for six consecutive seasons.

The Patriots, fighting for the AFC's No. 1 seed, finish the regular season on Sunday by playing host to the Miami Dolphins.

“We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club," the NFL said in a statement. "We have no further comment at this time.”

Diggs recently welcomed a newborn baby boy with girlfriend and rapper Cardi B.


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1 posted on 12/30/2025 9:50:55 AM PST by Red Badger
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To: Impy; WhoisAlanGreenspan?

NFL Thug PING!.................


2 posted on 12/30/2025 9:51:57 AM PST by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger

He tried to strangle Josh Allen?


3 posted on 12/30/2025 9:54:58 AM PST by nickcarraway
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To: Red Badger

Diggs has often been annoying and disgruntled, not violent.


4 posted on 12/30/2025 9:55:35 AM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

If this had been a mediocre player on 2nd string he would have already been fired................


5 posted on 12/30/2025 9:56:27 AM PST by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: nickcarraway

The Cowboys have his brother who is perpetually hurt.............


6 posted on 12/30/2025 9:57:09 AM PST by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger
Previous NFL shenanigans


7 posted on 12/30/2025 9:59:06 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Red Badger

Another ‘roided-up black man long on anger, short on impulse control?


8 posted on 12/30/2025 10:34:36 AM PST by citizen (A transgender malel competing against women may be male, but he's no man.)
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To: Red Badger

Commenters here have him convicted already.
Hmmm.


9 posted on 12/30/2025 10:43:19 AM PST by right way right (“May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.)
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To: citizen

More like a very physically strong, testosterone (or synthetic testosterone ) blooded, dude who every week fights against bigger dudes who want to rip his head off at first chance ..having to deal with someone who he is suspicious of. Namely, he would be suspicious of a plot to steal his money...or he is a total paranoid schiz. With big muscles?
By the way, who did he supposedly strangle? Some mistress trying to extort him? Or Cardi B cause she sang WAP?
Overall, a HUGE promotional fail for NFL. They deserve it


10 posted on 12/30/2025 10:49:52 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: right way right

From here is Bills Mafia land:

I was gonna warn you Pats fans about how Diggs can get during the post season (attitude off the charts). I guess now, I won’t have to.

Of course, our coach will bench/suspend/release the guy for a mere, unsubstantiated allegation... as opposed to waiting until the tight-end is actually arrested for murder before taking action.

just sayin...


11 posted on 12/30/2025 10:50:29 AM PST by jimjohn (We're at war, people. Start acting like it.)
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To: Red Badger
Honey trap?

"Oh you're so strong, choke me" and then you're toast.

The hashtag #MeToo

12 posted on 12/30/2025 10:54:08 AM PST by higgmeister (In the Shadow of The Big Chicken! )
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To: Getready
Or Cardi B cause she sang WAP?

Wouldn't that be justifiable?

13 posted on 12/30/2025 10:57:02 AM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Red Badger
Diggs recently welcomed a newborn baby boy with girlfriend and rapper Cardi B.

Who did he allegedly assault?

14 posted on 12/30/2025 11:00:05 AM PST by Tommy Revolts
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To: Red Badger
Um, are we not innocent until proven guilty?

Or does that not apply to black athletes?

15 posted on 12/30/2025 11:14:09 AM PST by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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To: NorthMountain

Cardi B would kick Stefon’s A$$.

I think the allegations are being made by someone else.


16 posted on 12/30/2025 11:37:56 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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To: Red Badger

You can take the black out of the ghetto...


17 posted on 12/30/2025 11:50:27 AM PST by bray (It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
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To: Red Badger

Should all people be punished for accusations without due process?


18 posted on 12/30/2025 2:00:56 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: Psalm 73

You are presumed innocent in a court until proven guilty. If he was presumed innocent, he never would have been arrested.


19 posted on 12/30/2025 2:06:28 PM PST by AppyPappy (They don't call you a Nazi because they think you are one. They do it to justify violence. )
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To: Tommy Revolts

His live in personal chef. The police report is online.


20 posted on 12/30/2025 4:40:18 PM PST by Steven Scharf
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