A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges that he assaulted his live-in chef, including strangulation and assault, according to multiple reports. The verdict removes a legal obstacle for the free agent receiver as he seeks to sign with a new NFL team.
Diggs, who played for the Patriots, faced allegations stemming from an incident involving a chef who lived at his residence. The specific details of the case were not immediately available, but the charges included strangulation and assault, as reported by Fox News. NBC News reported that the jury found him not guilty of assaulting the chef.
NBC News, a lean-left outlet, reported the acquittal, focusing on the assault charge related to the live-in chef. The outlet did not immediately provide additional details on the trial or the evidence presented.
Fox News, a far-right outlet, highlighted that Diggs was found not guilty on strangulation and assault charges, and emphasized that the verdict clears the way for the free agent receiver to find a new NFL team. The report noted that Diggs is now eyeing NFL free agency.
With the legal matter resolved, Diggs is a free agent and can now negotiate with any NFL team. No further legal proceedings are pending.
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