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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Leah Willingham

Former employee of Stefon Diggs to take the stand for a second day in NFL player's assault trial

Patriots Diggs Strangulation Charge Football - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A woman who worked as a live-in chef for Stefon Diggs and is accusing the former New England Patriots wide receiver of assault is expected to continue her testimony Tuesday at his trial, marked the first day by sharply conflicting accounts of what happened inside his home.

Jamila Adams, who goes by “Mila,” testified Monday that Diggs slapped her and choked her during a dispute in December, leaving her struggling to breathe. Diggs’ attorney told jurors the attack never happened.

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