Stefon Diggs’ accuser takes stand Monday afternoon at ex-Patriots wide receiver’s trial
Follow live updates from the first day of the former Patriots wide receiver's trial in Dedham District Court.
DEDHAM — The assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs began in district court here Monday with jury selection. Diggs, 32, is charged with strangulation or suffocation, a felony, and a misdemeanor count of assault and battery . Prosecutors say Diggs hit a woman working for him as a private chef across the face and wrapped his arm around her neck from behind, choking her, on Dec 2.
The woman reported the incident on Dec. 16. Diggs’ defense says the incident never happened.
Judge Jeanmarie Carroll is overseeing the trial. Assistant Norfolk District Attorney Drew Virtue is prosecuting the case, and attorneys Andrew Kettlewell and Sara Silva are representing Diggs. The jury comprises six women and one man.
Follow live updates from the first day of the trial below: 3:48 p. m. - Defense suggests accuser ‘apologized’ to Diggs Silva moved on, introducing texts between the woman and Diggs’ assistant on Thursday, Dec.
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