New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery after an alleged incident on December 2, court documents show.
The exact allegations remain unclear. Diggs’ attorney, Michael DiStefano, made a virtual appearance at Dedham District Court on Tuesday to argue that the details of the police report should remain impounded.
Whatever occurred, DiStefano say his client has made a financial offer to settle the dispute with the victim, who remains unidentified publicly.
As first reported by Boston 25, the 32-year-old NFL star is scheduled to be arraigned on January 23 – days before the AFC Championship is scheduled to be played. The Patriots have already clinched a playoff berth entering the final week of the NFL season thanks to Sunday’s blowout win over the rival New York Jets.
That victory gave the Patriots their first AFC East crown since 2019 as Diggs hauled in his 80th reception of the season to qualify for a $500,000 bonus. He signed a three-year, $63.5 million deal with the team before the season.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection has made a number of headlines in 2025.
New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery after an alleged incident on December 2
The father of rapper Cardi B‘s fourth child, Diggs was seen partying aboard a boat in a viral clip back in May, showing the former All-Pro handling a pink substance believed to be drugs. He would ultimately discuss the incident with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who has agreed to keep the conversation private.
Meanwhile, Diggs and reality TV star Mulan Hernandez are in a legal battle after he sued her for allegedly assaulting him and attempting to extort millions of dollars from him.
Hernandez fired back earlier this year, alleging Diggs’ lawsuit was an attempt to get ahead of the truth. In a statement given to TMZ, she claimed Diggs assaulted her, leading to a concussion.
‘On June 7th [of 2024] I was assaulted from behind by Stefon Diggs at our residence an incident that resulted in a concussion,’ she said in February of 2025.
‘This is clearly an attempt to try an get ahead of the truth that is to come,’ she continued. ‘I WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED NOR SILENCED.’
