Stefon Diggs can breathe a sigh of relief. The star wide receiver was found not guilty on Tuesday, May 5, in an assault trial that accused him of attacking his former live-in chef. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, a Massachusetts jury delivered the verdict, bringing a swift end to the legal drama that has shadowed the NFL player for months.

The case centered on allegations from Mila Adams, who claimed Diggs choked and slapped her in his home on December 2, 2025. Taking the stand on Monday, May 4, Adams testified that Diggs entered her bedroom and "smacked me with an open hand," adding that she struggled to breathe as he wrapped his arm around her neck. She also accused him of failing to pay her full contract amount. Diggs, 32, chose not to testify in his own defense, letting his legal team handle the narrative.

Diggs' attorneys maintained his innocence throughout, stating before the verdict that he "categorically denies the allegations." The wide receiver was arrested in December 2025 and pleaded not guilty in February. He declined to comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse on the first day of the trial, keeping a low profile as the proceedings unfolded.

The verdict marks a turning point for Diggs, who was released by the New England Patriots after just one season. Off the field, the receiver has also made headlines for his relationship with rapper Cardi B, who gave birth to their child on Nov. 4, 2025. Breakup rumors have swirled since February when the pair unfollowed each other on social media, but Diggs can now focus on his next chapter—both on and off the gridiron.