New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces serious allegations following a police report that claims he strangled and assaulted his private chef on December 2, 2023. The report, made public by Boston 25 News, includes references to a “girlfriend” who some speculate to be the rapper Cardi B.
The incident reportedly occurred after the chef contacted the police regarding a financial dispute with Diggs. According to the police report, she claimed she received a voicemail and text messages from a female believed to be Diggs’ girlfriend. The messages allegedly stated, “you don’t need to do all this. It’s not that big of a deal.”
Details of the Incident
During the confrontation, the chef asserted that Diggs became “angered” when she asked about money she believed she was owed. The police report details a physical altercation where Diggs allegedly struck her across the face and attempted to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck. The report describes how she struggled to breathe and feared she might black out.
As the situation escalated, she attempted to push Diggs away, but he allegedly tightened his grip before throwing her onto a bed. The chef later mentioned to the police that Diggs dismissed her claims of unpaid wages by saying “Lies” before leaving the room.
The police report also indicates that after the incident, the chef left Diggs’ residence and sought refuge with a friend. Upon returning on December 9 to retrieve her belongings, she was allegedly instructed via text to resolve the monetary issue through Diggs’ assistant. The report states that Diggs required her to sign a non-disclosure agreement before any payment could be made, a document she refused to sign.
Legal Implications and Responses
On December 30, 2023, reports emerged that Diggs was charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. His attorney, David Meier, firmly denied the allegations, labeling them as “unsubstantiated” and “uncorroborated.” Meier claimed that the accusations stemmed from an unresolved financial dispute between Diggs and his former employee.
“The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction,” Meier stated.
As public interest in the case grows, social media reactions have been mixed. Some individuals questioned the implications of the messages attributed to Diggs’ girlfriend, while others defended Cardi B, arguing that the claims were unfounded and lacked clarity. One user pointed out, “If it was her YOU WOULD KNOW GIRL. Don’t play.”
As the legal proceedings unfold, the impact on both Diggs’ career and his relationship with Cardi B, who gave birth to their first child in November 2024, will be closely monitored.
Us Weekly has reached out to Cardi B’s legal team for comment, seeking clarity on her involvement in the matter.
