A woman who accused NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs of assault is speaking publicly after a jury cleared him of all charges this week.
The verdict followed a brief trial in Massachusetts. Jurors deliberated less than two hours before returning not guilty findings on charges of strangulation and assault.
The accuser, identified as Diggs’ former personal chef, said she stands by her account. She pushed back against claims that her allegations were financially motivated.
“I refused to be silenced,” she said in a statement reported during coverage of the case.
She added that public narratives about her intentions have been inaccurate. “There has been false information spread about me,” she said in earlier remarks.
Conflicting accounts at trial
Prosecutors said the case stemmed from a December 2025 dispute inside Diggs’ home. The woman alleged he assaulted and choked her during an argument over pay.
Diggs denied the allegations from the beginning. His attorneys argued the claims were inconsistent and lacked credible evidence.
The defense also suggested the dispute had financial motives. That argument became a central theme during cross-examination.
Jurors ultimately sided with the defense. The quick verdict signaled doubts about the prosecution’s case.
Legal analysts noted the trial hinged on conflicting personal accounts. There was limited physical evidence presented.
Accuser responds after verdict
Following the acquittal, the woman said the outcome does not change her experience. She maintained that her testimony was truthful.
“I know what happened,” she said, according to statements cited in media reports.
She also addressed scrutiny she faced during the trial. The proceedings included questions about her relationship with Diggs and her employment.
At times, testimony revealed personal tensions between the two. Those details became part of the defense’s argument.
Despite the verdict, the accuser said she hopes speaking out will clarify her position. She emphasized that she did not seek attention or publicity.
The case has drawn broader attention due to Diggs’ high profile. He is a veteran NFL receiver with a long career across multiple teams.
His legal situation had raised questions about his future in the league. With the acquittal, those uncertainties may ease.