The second day of Stefon Diggs' trial brought pivotal developments as the prosecution rested its case Tuesday in Dedham District Court. The former New England Patriots wide receiver faces serious charges of assault and attempted strangulation, stemming from an alleged incident with his former personal chef, Jamila Adams.

Adams, who first took the stand Monday, endured a rigorous cross-examination from the defense throughout Tuesday morning. The defense targeted her credibility, questioning the timeline of events and the nature of her relationship with Diggs. After Adams was dismissed, the defense began calling its own witnesses to challenge the prosecution's narrative.

Prosecutors painted an emotional picture during the trial's opening day. Adams testified that the alleged assault occurred on December 2, 2025, inside Diggs' Dedham home, following a tense exchange of text messages about unpaid wages. According to Adams, the confrontation escalated when Diggs began choking her—a claim that left her visibly distressed on the stand.

However, the defense has mounted a strong counterargument, insisting the assault never happened. They highlighted several inconsistencies in Adams' account, including the lack of photographic evidence of bruising or marks. More notably, the defense revealed that Adams had not disclosed to police that she and Diggs were involved in what they described as an intimate relationship. Additionally, the defense suggested Adams' anger over being excluded from a planned trip to Miami may have motivated her allegations.

Legal analyst Elyse Hershon, a Boston attorney, noted the defense's aggressive strategy in exposing gaps in Adams' testimony. "We have to look at why she would lie about this, and the defense is bringing out information," Hershon said. "She deleted text messages before going to the police and showed an angry exchange between her and Diggs. That doesn't look good. So the defense will use that in their closing—to really say you can't believe her, you can't trust her, she lied, she just wanted money."

Diggs, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, entered the courthouse Tuesday without speaking to reporters, maintaining the low profile he's kept since the trial began. As the legal drama unfolds, both sides continue to present their cases, with the jury now weighing the credibility of the accuser against the steadfast denials of the former NFL star.