Trial of Stefon Diggs Begins with Claims of Assault

The trial of former Patriots player Stefon Diggs commenced Monday, featuring emotional testimony from his former personal chef, Jamila Adams, who described an alleged strangling incident at his mansion.

Adams, who lived and worked as Diggs’ cook in Dedham, Massachusetts, from July to December 2025, shared that they had once been involved sexually and that she earned a weekly salary of $2,000 before her employment began. “It’s complicated,” she remarked about their relationship.

“We were friends initially, then it turned into something more, and by February 2025, I decided to take the job,” she stated.

On December 2, 2025, the day of the incident, Adams texted Diggs from her bedroom expressing her frustration about not being included in a trip to Miami for the Art Basel Expo. She mentioned that she and Diggs’ girlfriend, Cardi B, were picking out outfits for the event.

During this text exchange, Diggs reportedly became upset and burst into her room, angrily asking, “What the hell were you talking about?” before allegedly attacking her.

According to Adams, Diggs slapped her and, after she attempted a defensive maneuver she’d seen online, he retorted, “That’s not going to work.” She then claimed he grabbed her arm, placed his elbow around her neck, and began strangling her. Through tears, she recounted how terrified she was, even stating that she wet her pants due to fear.

Adams explained that her relationship with Diggs became strained in November when she confronted him about rumors involving another staff member. This tense exchange, she testified, led to Diggs not being allowed to participate in the Art Basel event.

A few days later, she sent a text to Diggs apologizing, saying, “I’m so sorry, Steph,” claiming she felt it was necessary to ensure she would receive her last paycheck. “I needed to be nice to Stefon in order to get paid and leave,” she said.

In response, Diggs’ attorney, Andrew Kettlewell, argued during the opening statements that Adams had fabricated her accusations, including the creation of text messages to support her case. He also pointed out that there was no physical evidence backing the claims. Diggs, who had a brief tenure with the Patriots in 2025, is currently a free agent and has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.