Stefon Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation and related assault counts after an allegation that he choked his live‑in private chef during a dispute at his home; the case is ongoing and the allegations have not been proven in court.

What allegedly happened

Reports from Massachusetts court documents and police filings state that a woman working as Diggs’ private chef told police he entered her bedroom during a pay dispute, slapped her, and then tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck, causing trouble breathing and fear she might black out. The woman’s name has been redacted in official documents, and she is publicly identified only as his private/live‑in chef.

Legal status and denials

  • Diggs faces a felony strangulation or suffocation charge and a misdemeanor assault or assault‑and‑battery charge stemming from the December 2 incident in Dedham, Massachusetts.
  • Through his attorney and a team statement, Diggs denies the allegations, characterizing them as unsubstantiated claims arising from an employer–employee financial dispute, and he has indicated he intends to contest them in court.

Why the wording matters

Because this is an active criminal case, it is accurate to say Diggs is accused of strangling his private chef, not that he definitively “strangled” her, unless and until a court establishes the facts. Public reports and forum discussions emphasize the principle of “innocent until proven guilty,” even as the allegations continue to generate heavy trending discussion online.

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