A Massachusetts jury has acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges that he allegedly assaulted a live-in chef. On Tuesday, the jury found Diggs not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
The trial began after jury selection with Diggs insisting he was innocent and claiming that the violent attack against his private chef never happened. The proceedings were marked by sharply conflicting accounts.
During the trial, the woman accusing Diggs of assault testified regarding the allegations. Despite the testimony, the jury ultimately delivered a verdict of not guilty.