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Patriots’ Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to assault allegation
Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty in a Dedham court to charges of felony strangulation and assault linked to a payment dispute with his personal chef, his legal team said.
- On Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, Stefon Diggs appeared in Dedham District Court and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges during a brief arraignment.
- Investigators describe a Dec. 2, 2025 altercation at Diggs' Dedham residence over unpaid wages, and the chef reported it to police on Dec. 16.
- Police reports note the alleged victim had trouble breathing and redness on her chest following the encounter, while court records and text messages show arguments over pay between Diggs and the chef.
- The judge released Diggs on personal recognizance with a no-contact order, and he must return for a pretrial hearing on April 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.
- The Patriots said `Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations`, and his arraignment was moved to Feb. 13 to allow him to participate in Super Bowl LX.
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