Diggs Cleared in Assault Trial
Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was acquitted of assault charges, but still faces potential NFL disciplinary review.
Mehmet Şahinoğlu ·
Stefon Diggs Acquitted in Assault Case Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, of assaulting his private chef in a Massachusetts court. The verdict clears Diggs of the criminal charge, allowing him to potentially resume his professional football career without legal impediment from this specific case.
The legal proceedings concluded with the court ruling in favor of Diggs, who had been accused of physical assault by his personal chef. While the acquittal removes the immediate legal hurdle, the National Football League (NFL) retains the authority to conduct its own review under its personal conduct policy. This internal review could still result in disciplinary action, including fines or suspensions, independent of the court's decision.
Diggs, who played for the New England Patriots, now faces a potential NFL investigation. The league's personal conduct policy allows for penalties against players involved in incidents that are deemed detrimental to the integrity of the game, regardless of criminal conviction. The timeframe for any NFL decision remains unspecified.