New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charge

ByEmily ShapiroABCNews logo
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Patriots wide receiver Diggs faces strangulation charge

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggsis facing strangulation and assault charges, according to court records.

The charges stem from an alleged incident on Dec. 2, records show, one day after the Patriots beat the New York Giants 33-15.

Details of the alleged incident have not been released.

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass.
AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper

The Patriots are standing behind Diggs, saying in a statement, "Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations."

"We support Stefon," the team said. "We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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