NFL STAR WALKS FREE! Jury Stuns ACCUSER

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NFL star Stefon Diggs walks free after a jury swiftly rejects assault claims from his private chef, exposing glaring weaknesses in a case riddled with financial motives and zero evidence.[1][2]

Story Snapshot

Jury acquits Diggs on felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges after two-day trial and brief deliberation.[1][2][3]
No physical evidence presented; prosecution relied solely on accuser Jamila Adams’ testimony, undermined by inconsistencies.[1][3][4]
Defense witnesses, including chief of staff Jeanelle Sales, testified Adams showed no injuries and acted normally post-incident.[1][4]
Video showed Adams dancing the day after alleged attack, highlighting credibility issues.[1]
Acquittal clears Diggs for NFL free agency, though league’s personal conduct review lingers.[2][3]

Trial Details and Accusation

Dedham District Court jurors found former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty on May 5, 2026, following a two-day trial. The charges stemmed from an alleged December 2, 2025, incident at Diggs’ Massachusetts home. Private chef Jamila Adams, also known as Mila, claimed Diggs entered her bedroom during a pay dispute, slapped her with an open hand, and choked her using his elbow around her neck.[1][2][3]

Adams filed her police report on December 16, 2025, two weeks after the purported event. She described struggling to breathe during the chokehold. Diggs pleaded not guilty in February 2026. His defense argued the encounter involved relationship tensions over a Miami trip, not assault, and highlighted Adams’ financial demands escalating to $5.5 million.[1][2]

Defense Evidence Crushes Prosecution Case

Prosecutors presented no physical evidence, such as photos, medical records, or videos of injuries. Police officer Kenneth Ellis testified Adams appeared upset but showed no visible marks when reporting. Defense attorney Andrew Kettlewell stated in closing that prosecutors offered “not a single shred of credible evidence” of assault.[1][3][4]

Jeanelle Sales, Diggs’ chief of staff, testified she saw Adams multiple times on December 2, including while Adams cooked hot dogs and prepared a birthday card. Sales observed no redness, swelling, or distress on Adams’ face or neck. Nurse Juliana Strati confirmed normal conditions during a wellness visit that afternoon.[1][4]

Cell phone video from December 3 showed Adams dancing and socializing normally, contradicting injury claims. The jury deliberated about 75-90 minutes, asking for clarification on charge elements before delivering not guilty verdicts on both counts.[1][5]

Financial Motives and Witness Credibility

Adams delayed medical treatment for two weeks and faced cross-examination revealing evasiveness. She invoked invalid privilege on $5.5 million demands and sent a text admitting inaccuracies in her police statements. Diggs’ team questioned if the dispute centered on unpaid wages or a nondisclosure agreement pushed by his assistant.[1][2]

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Ring camera footage aligned with defense witnesses on home activity that day, showing no disturbances. Multiple household observers reported hearing no screams. The judge admonished Adams during testimony, underscoring inconsistencies.[1][4]

Implications for Diggs’ NFL Future

The 32-year-old four-time Pro Bowl receiver, recently cut by the Patriots, now enters free agency unencumbered by criminal charges. He shares a young son with rapper Cardi B and helped lead New England to the 2026 Super Bowl. Teams show interest, though the National Football League monitors under its personal conduct policy.[2][3]

Diggs’ attorneys called the case “opportunistic targeting” of athletes. This verdict underscores due process triumphs over uncorroborated claims, especially amid evident monetary incentives. Free agency buzz builds as Diggs eyes a 2026 return.[1][2]