MM 5.6: Maryland football alum Stefon Diggs found not guilty on two charges
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Dedham, MA - May 4: Stefon Diggs sits at the defense table before the start of jury selection in his assault trial in Dedham District Court on May 4, 2026. (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Former Maryland football wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery in a trial verdict Tuesday. Diggs was accused of felony strangulation and assault and battery against his personal chef Jamila “Mila” Adams.
Adams testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during a dispute over payment in his Massachusetts home in December. Diggs pleaded not guilty in a hearing in April. Stefon Diggs tears up after being found not guilty of the charges brought against him, which included allegations of strangulation and felony assault involving a former employee.
pic. twitter. com/pWu5eTyTLG — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 5, 2026 The trial, which lasted two days, featured video evidence and statements from associates that contradicted Adams’ testimony.
Judge Jeanmarie Carroll at one point reprimanded Adams for her conduct on the stand. Diggs played at Maryland from 2012 until 2014. Over his college career, he logged 14 touchdowns and averaged 14.