Thetrial of NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs continuedTuesday for a second day of cross-examination after the opening day of arguments.
Prosecutors argued in Norfolk County District Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, that Diggs attacked his former live-in chef, Jamila “Mila” Adams, on Dec. 2, 2025. Adams took the stand during the first day of the trail and said that Diggs entered her bedroom at his home and “smacked me with an open hand.” She added that she struggled to breathe as Diggs allegedly wrapped his arm around her neck and choked her.
According to the Associated Press, Diggs’ attorney said in his opening statement that his client did nothing wrong while citing that no one witnessed the alleged incident and pointing out a lack of medical records. The defense, during cross-examination, also presented video of Adams visiting New York shortly after the attack and showed her smiling in one video and dancing in another.
USA TODAY Network acquired the police report in which “a woman, his former personal chef,” – now identified as Adams – accused Diggs of smacking her and placing his hands around her neck following an argument at Diggs' home in Dedham, Massachusetts – a Boston suburb – about her compensation. The report was filed Dec. 16 and although Adams initially didn't press charges, she did a week later.
Lawyers also questioned Adams about why she waited to file the police report and press charges. Diggs was formally charged Dec. 29.
Will Stefon Diggs testify in trial?
Diggspleaded not guiltyto both the felony strangulation charge and misdemeanor assault and battery charge, but it is not known if he will testify during the trial.
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Pro Football Talk notedthat Adams’ responses to cross-examination often included extraneous information not pertinent to the questions, and judge Jeanmarie Carroll instructed jurors on multiple occasions to disregard portions of her testimony.
The defense also suggested a financial motive for Adams. Jurors, selected Monday, were prepped to hear evidence that Adams sought money – starting at $19,000 and increasing from there – from Diggs a day after charges were filed.
NBC 10 Bostonsaid there are about 10 witnesses on the list to potentially be called to the stand.
What’s next for Stefon Diggs?
Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Patriots last offseason following a 2024 campaign that ended with a season-ending knee injury. Diggs led the team with 85 catches for 1,013 yards as New England reached Super Bowl 60. The Patriots released him in March and saved $16.8 million in salary cap space. He remains unsigned.
Diggs started his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and also played for the Buffalo Bills.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Stefon Diggs' trial updates: Ex-chef continues testimony in assault case