Stefon Diggs denies serious charges as his attorney speaks out, says allegations “did not occur”

Stefon Diggs, one of the NFL’s most well-known wide receivers and a key player for the New England Patriots, is now dealing with serious legal trouble off the field. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Diggs had been charged in connection with an alleged incident in Massachusetts. Soon after the news became public, Diggs’ attorney released a strong statement pushing back on the claims and saying the accusations are completely false.Diggs and his lawyer are strongly denying the felony strangulation and assault charges. In the public statement, his attorney said the allegations did not happen, were never proven, and were never investigated. The lawyer also claimed the accusations are tied to a money dispute between Diggs and a former employee. Diggs has not spoken publicly himself, but his legal team says he plans to clear his name in court.According to court records, Diggs is facing a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. The alleged incident is said to have happened earlier this month in Massachusetts. The accusations involve a woman who previously worked for Diggs. The case is still in its early stages, and Diggs is expected to appear in court at a later date. For now, these remain allegations, and no judge or jury has ruled on what happened.In the statement, Diggs’ attorney said Diggs “categorically denies” the accusations. The lawyer said the incident never occurred and claimed there is no evidence to support the charges. According to the defense, the claims were never investigated because there was no reason to investigate them. The legal team also said Diggs is ready to fight the charges and prove his innocence in court.The attorney also offered an explanation for why the accusations were made. According to the defense, the situation began as a disagreement over money between Diggs and a former employee. The lawyer suggested the allegations were made after that dispute was not resolved in the employee’s favor. These claims come from Diggs’ legal team and have not been confirmed by authorities.Diggs has not released a personal statement about the charges. The New England Patriots said they are aware of the situation and will cooperate with authorities and the NFL but will not comment further while the case is ongoing. The NFL has also said it is aware of the matter and has not announced any discipline at this time.Diggs is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks as the legal process moves forward. Until then, the case remains unresolved. As with all criminal cases, being charged does not mean someone is guilty, and the final outcome will be decided in court.For now, Diggs’ legal team is standing firm, denying the accusations and saying he plans to fight the charges fully.Also read - Jaxson Dart appears to make relationship with Marissa Ayers official after PDA photo