Stefon Diggs Acquitted on Assault and Strangulation Charges
A Florida jury found NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty on assault and strangulation charges stemming from an incident involving his personal chef.
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By dailycaller.com on May 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM EDT
Last update
May 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM EDT
3 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on both assault and strangulation charges.
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The charges stemmed from an alleged incident involving Diggs' personal chef.
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Diggs played most recently for the New England Patriots before the verdict.
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The case was tried in Florida, where Diggs resides.
How outlets are covering it
1 day ago
Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty Of Assault, Strangulation
“The Daily Caller reports the verdict with a focus on the not guilty outcome and Diggs' NFL identity.”
Read original source22 hr ago
Former Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty for Assault, Strangulation Against Private Chef
“Breitbart frames Diggs specifically as a former Patriot and emphasizes the chef's role as the alleged victim.”
Read original source22 hr ago
Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty In Assault, Strangulation Case Involving Personal Chef
“Yardbarker offers a sports-centric take, noting the personal chef connection within the context of the NFL career.”
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Sources covering this story
3 sources write about this
3 articles tracked
Former Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty for Assault, Strangulation Against Private Chef
May 5, 10:35 PM
Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty In Assault, Strangulation Case Involving Personal Chef
May 5, 10:59 PM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Florida
FL
Impact: High
Why: Trial occurred in Florida court; Diggs maintains residence there; direct local legal and criminal justice impact.
Local angle: Local coverage on court proceedings, felony charges under FL law, and acquittal verdict.
Sources: 12 local, 5 national · Federal impact: Low
Massachusetts
MA
Impact: High
Why: Diggs most recently played for New England Patriots; released amid proceedings; significant fan and team impact.
Local angle: Patriots roster uncertainty and off-field issues affecting local NFL franchise.
Sources: 8 local, 6 national · Federal impact: Low
New York
NY
Impact: High
Why: Former team Buffalo Bills; large fanbase in NY; career history draws regional sports interest.
Local angle: Bills Mafia reactions and reflections on Diggs' tenure amid legal news.
Sources: 6 local, 7 national · Federal impact: Low
Minnesota
MN
Impact: Medium
Why: Early career with Minnesota Vikings; alumni status keeps local sports media engaged.
Local angle: Vikings fans revisit Diggs' controversial exit and current status.
Sources: 4 local, 5 national · Federal impact: Low
Texas
TX
Impact: Medium
Why: Stint with Houston Texans; recent team history amplifies interest in his NFL future.
Local angle: Texans' perspective on potential return or league-wide implications.
Sources: 3 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Low
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