Stefon Diggs Case Timeline: From Allegations to Acquittal in Two-Day Trial

The high-profile legal battle between pro footballer Stefon Diggs and his former chef, Jamila “Mila” Adams, has finally come to an end. While Adams accused Diggs of strangulation and assault and battery, a jury found the wide receiver not guilty after a two-day trial on May 5.

The dispute began in December 2025 when Adams alleged that Diggs had slapped and choked her during an altercation at his home in Dedham, Massachusetts. At the time, Adams worked as a live-in chef for Diggs, who was playing for the New England Patriots.

According to the chef, she had an argument with the four-time Pro Bowler over her pay and their personal relationship. The duo allegedly connected through social media in 2022. Adams said that at one point, she was in a s—-- relationship with Diggs, but not at the time of the alleged assault.

She claimed that following their argument, Diggs entered her bedroom, slapped her, and placed her in a chokehold. Adams further stated she struggled to breathe and feared she would black out.

In February 2026, Diggs was formally charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. He entered a not guilty plea. The following month, the New England Patriots released him from the team, making him a free agent.

On May 4, 2026, the case went to trial at Norfolk County District Court in Dedham. While prosecutors claimed Diggs had violently attacked Adams, the defense argued the assault never happened. The defense also emphasized that Adams had filed the lawsuit only to extract money from Diggs.

During the trial, several members of Diggs’ staff appeared on the stand. Hairstylist Natalie Moses testified that she spent nearly a week with Adams in New York City immediately after the date of the alleged assault, but saw no marks or bruises. Other staff members pointed out that Adams continued to work in the house for nearly two weeks after December 2.

Additionally, none of the employees noticed any injury marks on Adams, nor did they observe any change in her behavior toward Diggs. The defense also stated that Adams initially demanded $19,000 from Diggs, but her attorney later sought $5.5 million.

After only 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury determined that the prosecution had not presented any evidence proving that an assault had taken place. Diggs was acquitted of all charges. Following the verdict, Mitchell Shuster, one of Diggs’ defense lawyers, revealed that the footballer wanted to go to trial as he was certain about his innocence.

“Stefon was not going to settle this case. He was falsely accused and he wanted everyone to know that. We were always cautiously optimistic that this would be the result,” Shuster said in a statement to USA Today.

“Domestic violence is a very, very serious issue in this country and it’s disconcerting when people use it as a sword and manufacture claims in an attempt to extract money. I believe the jury saw through that today and we are very, very pleased with this result,” he added.