Trending Now - Stefon Diggs Acquitted in Assault Case Involving Chef
WHO:
NBC Sports - Stefon Diggs, Mila Adams, Drew Virtue, Mitch Schuster
Defector - Stefon Diggs, Jamila Adams, Xia Charles
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Prosecutor Drew Virtue admitted during closing arguments that Mila Adams was "argumentative, avoidant, difficult," but urged the jury to give her testimony "the weight that it deserves."
Defector - During the trial, it was revealed that Adams had a workers' compensation claim and was exploring civil options, with a demand of $5.5 million mentioned in court.
Defector - The defense presented video evidence showing Adams "laughing and dancing with friends in New York" shortly after the alleged incident.
NBC Sports - The jury reached its verdict after deliberating for under two hours following closing arguments.
Defector - The jury found Diggs not guilty of all charges, which included one count of felony strangulation or suffocation and one count of misdemeanor assault and battery.
Defector - During the trial, it was revealed that Adams was exploring civil options and had a workers' compensation claim, with a demand of $5.5 million mentioned in court.
NBC Sports - Stefon Diggs was acquitted of all charges in a criminal trial.
Defector - Diggs was charged with one count of felony strangulation or suffocation and one count of misdemeanor assault and battery.
Defector - The jury deliberated for under two hours before reaching a verdict.
WHERE:
Defector - The trial took place in Dedham District Court.
WHEN:
Defector - The trial occurred over two days, with the verdict reached on a Tuesday.
WHY:
NBC Sports - Mila Adams claimed she was assaulted by Diggs over a dispute regarding money owed to her.
Defector - Adams was exploring civil options and had a workers' compensation claim.
HOW:
NBC Sports - The trial was described as "boring," with none of the lawyers capturing the jury's attention effectively.
Defector - Adams's testimony was criticized for lacking preparation, as she was unprepared for the aggressive questioning during cross-examination.
NBC Sports - Prosecutor Drew Virtue admitted in his closing argument that Mila Adams was "argumentative, avoidant, difficult," but urged the jury to give her testimony "the weight that it deserves."
NBC Sports - The prosecution failed to properly vet and prepare Mila Adams as a witness.
Defector - Diggs's defense team presented witnesses who testified that Adams appeared normal after the alleged incident, including a hairstylist who noted she saw no injuries.
(UPDATED May 7, 2026 15:44 UTC)
In a recent trial, prosecutor Drew Virtue acknowledged that Mila Adams was "argumentative, avoidant, difficult," but urged the jury to consider her testimony seriously. During the proceedings, it was revealed that Adams had a workers' compensation claim and was seeking $5.5 million, while the defense showcased video evidence of her appearing carefree and socializing shortly after the alleged incident. The trial itself was described as "boring," with lawyers struggling to engage the jury, and Adams faced criticism for being unprepared during aggressive cross-examination.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 13:30 UTC)
The jury has reached a verdict in the trial involving Diggs, finding him not guilty of all charges, which included felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. During the proceedings, it was revealed that Adams was considering civil options and had a workers' compensation claim, with a demand of $5.5 million mentioned in court. Prosecutor Drew Virtue acknowledged in his closing argument that Mila Adams was "argumentative, avoidant, difficult," but urged the jury to give her testimony "the weight that it deserves."
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 05:59 UTC)
Stefon Diggs has been acquitted of all charges in a criminal trial that took place in Dedham District Court, where he faced allegations of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault stemming from a dispute over money owed to Mila Adams. The jury deliberated for under two hours before reaching their verdict on a Tuesday, after the prosecution struggled to adequately prepare Adams as a witness. Diggs's defense presented testimony from witnesses, including a hairstylist, who confirmed that Adams showed no signs of injury following the alleged incident.