Stefon Diggs' trial updates: Ex-chef continues testimony in assault case
TL;DR
Stefon Diggs' trial continues as his ex-chef testifies about an alleged assault. The defense argues there were no witnesses and presents video evidence of the chef appearing unharmed shortly after the incident.
Key points
- Stefon Diggs is on trial for alleged assault.
- The incident reportedly occurred on December 2, 2025.
- Jamila Adams, the ex-chef, claims Diggs attacked her.
- The defense argues there were no witnesses to the incident.
- Video evidence shows Adams appearing unharmed after the alleged attack.
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Stefon Diggs' trial updates: Ex-chef continues testimony in assault case
The trial of NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs continued Tuesday for a second day of cross-examination after the opening day of arguments.
Prosecutors argued in Norfolk County District Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, that Diggs attacked his former live-in chef, Jamila “Mila” Adams, on Dec. 2, 2025. Adams took the stand during the first day of the trail and said that Diggs entered her bedroom at his home and “smacked me with an open hand.” She added that she struggled to breathe as Diggs allegedly wrapped his arm around her neck and choked her.
According to the Associated Press, Diggs’ attorney said in his opening statement that his client did nothing wrong while citing that no one witnessed the alleged incident and pointing out a lack of medical records. The defense, during cross-examination, also presented video of Adams visiting New York shortly after the attack and showed her smiling in one video and dancing in another.
USA TODAY Network acquired the police report in which “a woman, his former personal chef,” – now identified as Adams – accused Diggs of smacking her and placing his hands around her neck following an argument at Diggs' home in Dedham, Massachusetts – a Boston suburb – about her compensation. The report was filed Dec. 16 and although Adams initially didn't press charges, she did a week later.
Lawyers also questioned Adams about why she waited to file the police report and press charges. Diggs was formally charged Dec. 29.
Will Stefon Diggs testify in trial?
Diggs pleaded not guilty to both the felony strangulation charge and misdemeanor assault and battery charge, but it is not known if he will testify during the trial.
Pro Football Talk noted that Adams’ responses to cross-examination often included extraneous information not pertinent to the questions, and judge Jeanmarie Carroll instructed jurors on multiple occasions to disregard portions of her testimony.
The defense also suggested a financial motive for Adams. Jurors, selected Monday, were prepped to hear evidence that Adams sought money – starting at $19,000 and increasing from there – from Diggs a day after charges were filed.
NBC 10 Boston said there are about 10 witnesses on the list to potentially be called to the stand.
See Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots on and off the field amid his legal troubles.
Dru Phillips #22 of the New York Giants defends the pass attempt to Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on December 1, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL Player Stefon Diggs (R) and rapper Cardi B (L) celebrate after Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.
Stefon Diggs attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a 21-14 victory against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills catches a touchdown pass as Jason McCourty #30 of the New England Patriots defends during the second half at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills catches an eleven-yard pass over Stephon Gilmore #9 of the Carolina Panthers and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills caches a touchdown pass over Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
Stefon Diggs attends the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on February 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Stefon Diggs attends the Lanvin Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 05, 2023 in Paris, France.
Stefon Diggs attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023 in New York City.
Stefon Diggs attends the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 5, 2023 in Paris, France.
Stefon Diggs attends the Kering Foundation Second Annual Caring For Women Dinner at The Pool on September 12, 2023 in New York City.
Marcus Epps #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders tackles Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills runs with a reception for a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 1, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 1, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills takes a moment ahead of a game against the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
L'Jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs breaks up a pass intended for Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills during the first half of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Zack Bia and Stefon Diggs attend the GQ Sports Super Bowl Party 2024 at Park MGM Las Vegas on February 9, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Stefon Diggs attends the Ferragamo Fall Winter 2024 fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on February 24, 2024 in Milan, Italy.
Stefon Diggs attends the Balenciaga Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2024 in Paris, France.
Stefon Diggs attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
Stefon Diggs and Guest are seen front row at the Gucci Men's Spring Summer 2025 Fashion Show during the Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 at Triennale di Milano on June 17, 2024 in Milan, Italy.
Stefon Diggs attends the Jacquemus Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 26, 2025 in Paris, France.
NFL Player Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B sits court-side during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.
Drake Maye #10, Treveyon Henderson #32, and Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots pray with the New Orleans Saints following the NFL 2025 game at Caesars Superdome on October 12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown past Mike Hughes #21 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL 2025 game between Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots reacts after a first down reception against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
See Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots on and off the field amid his legal troubles.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
See Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots on and off the field amid his legal troubles.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Dru Phillips #22 of the New York Giants defends the pass attempt to Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on December 1, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
NFL Player Stefon Diggs (R) and rapper Cardi B (L) celebrate after Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a 21-14 victory against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills catches a touchdown pass as Jason McCourty #30 of the New England Patriots defends during the second half at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills catches an eleven-yard pass over Stephon Gilmore #9 of the Carolina Panthers and runs in for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills caches a touchdown pass over Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on February 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the Lanvin Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 05, 2023 in Paris, France.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023 in New York City.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 5, 2023 in Paris, France.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the Kering Foundation Second Annual Caring For Women Dinner at The Pool on September 12, 2023 in New York City.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Marcus Epps #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders tackles Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills runs with a reception for a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 1, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 1, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills takes a moment ahead of a game against the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
L'Jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs breaks up a pass intended for Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills during the first half of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Zack Bia and Stefon Diggs attend the GQ Sports Super Bowl Party 2024 at Park MGM Las Vegas on February 9, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the Ferragamo Fall Winter 2024 fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on February 24, 2024 in Milan, Italy.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the Balenciaga Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2024 in Paris, France.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs and Guest are seen front row at the Gucci Men's Spring Summer 2025 Fashion Show during the Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 at Triennale di Milano on June 17, 2024 in Milan, Italy.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs attends the Jacquemus Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 26, 2025 in Paris, France.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
NFL Player Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B sits court-side during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Drake Maye #10, Treveyon Henderson #32, and Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots pray with the New Orleans Saints following the NFL 2025 game at Caesars Superdome on October 12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown past Mike Hughes #21 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL 2025 game between Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' career on the field, red carpet
Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots reacts after a first down reception against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
What’s next for Stefon Diggs?
Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Patriots last offseason following a 2024 campaign that ended with a season-ending knee injury. Diggs led the team with 85 catches for 1,013 yards as New England reached Super Bowl 60. The Patriots released him in March and saved $16.8 million in salary cap space. He remains unsigned.
Diggs started his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and also played for the Buffalo Bills.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Stefon Diggs' trial updates: Ex-chef continues testimony in assault case
Q&A
What are the details of the assault case against Stefon Diggs?
Stefon Diggs is accused of attacking his former chef, Jamila Adams, on December 2, 2025, including smacking her and choking her.
What evidence did the defense present in Stefon Diggs' trial?
The defense presented video evidence showing Jamila Adams appearing happy and dancing shortly after the alleged assault, arguing that no witnesses corroborated her claims.
Where is Stefon Diggs' trial taking place?
The trial is taking place in Norfolk County District Court in Dedham, Massachusetts.
What did Jamila Adams testify about during the trial?
Jamila Adams testified that Stefon Diggs attacked her in her bedroom, smacking her and choking her, making it difficult for her to breathe.
